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âm tắc

noun
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ tak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ tak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ tak̚˦˥] browser voice
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âm tắc means plosive.

Meanings of âm tắc in English

Noun

  1. plosive

Etymology

âm (“sound”) + tắc (“to stop”), calque of Chinese 塞音.

Frequently asked questions

What does âm tắc mean in English?

âm tắc (noun) means "plosive".

How do you pronounce âm tắc?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ tak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ tak̚˦˥]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), tắc — rising tone (sắc).

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