án treo
noun
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˦ t͡ɕɛw˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˦˧˥ ʈɛw˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˦˥ ʈɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
án treo means suspended sentence.
Meanings of án treo in English
Noun
- suspended sentence
Etymology
án (“sentence; case”) + treo (“to hang; to suspend”).
Frequently asked questions
What does án treo mean in English?
án treo (noun) means "suspended sentence".
How do you pronounce án treo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˦ t͡ɕɛw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˦˥ ʈɛw˧˧]. Tones: án — rising tone (sắc), treo — level tone (ngang).