Pronunciation of this word is (phonetically) SOO-NAA-ME
Or, if you are an american, TEE-SUH-NAH-MY
A Tsunami is a tidal feature caused by an earthquake or fish doing the conga in tight formation, although recent information suggests that Paris Hilton may also be responsible. Tsunami's are frequently man made, being used by the Nike factories located underwater in the Indian Ocean to recruit new workers form areas of Asia.
The word Tsunami comes from Japan, formed by the words "Tsuna" meaning "tuna" and "mi" meaning "are nibbling at my armpits." Over history, famous tsunamis have struck Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, Chicago, and Mount Everest. Tsunamis begin when the ocean floor is moved by great force. Or maybe a little force. Or maybe someone sneezed funny.
The point is, the ocean floor moves, which moves the water, and then an immediate warning goes out to inform:
1. Surfers to grab their boards and head for the beach, dudes! It's gonna be AWESOME!; and
2. Hotel managers to turn off the TVs in the Date Palm Hotel Bar as to not affect business.
For those living in coastal zones, it's important to remember the three vital rules of tsunami safety:
1. Only go down to the beach to collect all the delicious free fish after you're at least 80% sure there's no wave coming.
2. ?????
3. Profit!
Another word for Tsunami is gamnorman, from the greek "gamnorman" meaning "Tsunami". This word is only ever read off teleprompters in an effort to look smart.