úi

interjection

Hanoi [ʔuj˧˦]Huế [ʔuj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔuj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

úirisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

úi means An expression of surprise.

Meanings of úi in English

Interjection

Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam An expression of surprise

Frequently asked questions

What does úi mean in English?

úi (interjection) means "An expression of surprise".

How do you pronounce úi?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔuj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔuj˦˥]. Tones: úi — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.