bồng bềnh
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓəjŋ̟˨˩]Huế [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɓen˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓəːn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bồng bềnh means to bob; to wave.
Meanings of bồng bềnh in English
Verb
- to bob, to wave, to gently move up and down due to a movement of water or wind
Etymology
Apophonic reduplication of bềnh.
Frequently asked questions
What does bồng bềnh mean in English?
bồng bềnh (verb) means "to bob; to wave".
How do you pronounce bồng bềnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓəjŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓəːn˨˩]. Tones: bồng — falling tone (huyền), bềnh — falling tone (huyền).