ót
noun
Hanoi [ʔɔt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɔk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɔk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ót means nape.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái ót (one nape)
Meanings of ót in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam nape ≈ gáy
Words with ót
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ót could be written as 𱔸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ót mean in English?
ót (noun) means "nape".
How do you pronounce ót?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɔt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɔk̚˦˥]. Tones: ót — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with ót?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái ót" (one nape).