âm ỷ
adjectiveadverb
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ʔi˧˩]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âm ỷ means smouldering; dull and lingering.
Also spelled âm ỉ — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of âm ỷ 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 ỷ mean in English?
âm ỷ (adjective) means "smouldering; dull and lingering".
How do you pronounce âm ỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ʔi˧˩]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʔɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), ỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).