âm ỉ
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ʔi˧˩]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âm ỉ means smouldering; dull and lingering.
Meanings of âm ỉ in English
Adjective
- smouldering
- dull and lingering
Adverb
- prolongingly but in low intensity
- đau âm ỷin prolonged pain
Etymology
-i reduplication of âm.
Frequently asked questions
What does âm ỉ mean in English?
âm ỉ (adjective) means "smouldering; dull and lingering".
How do you pronounce âm ỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ʔi˧˩]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), ỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).