a còng
noun
Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ kawŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [ʔaː˧˧ kawŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ kawŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
a còng means at sign.
Meanings of a còng in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam at sign (@) ≈ a móc
Etymology
a (“letter a”) + còng (“hunchbacked”).
Frequently asked questions
What does a còng mean in English?
a còng (noun) means "at sign".
How do you pronounce a còng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ kawŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ kawŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: a — level tone (ngang), còng — falling tone (huyền).