ót ét
verb
Hanoi [ʔɔt̚˧˦ ʔɛt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɔk̚˦˧˥ ʔɛt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɔk̚˦˥ ʔɛk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ót ét means to creak; squeak; grate.
Meanings of ót ét in English
Verb
- to creak, squeak, grate
- cánh cửa ót étthe door creaks
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ót ét could be written as 𱔸謁. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic.
Frequently asked questions
What does ót ét mean in English?
ót ét (verb) means "to creak; squeak; grate".
How do you pronounce ót ét?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɔt̚˧˦ ʔɛt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɔk̚˦˥ ʔɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: ót — rising tone (sắc), ét — rising tone (sắc).