âm sắc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ sak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âm sắc means timbre; sound quality; tone color.
Chinese characters: 音色
Meanings of âm sắc in English
Noun
- timbre; sound quality; tone color
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 音色 (“timbre”).
Frequently asked questions
What does âm sắc mean in English?
âm sắc (noun) means "timbre; sound quality; tone color".
How do you pronounce âm sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is âm sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. âm sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 音色.