bugi

noun

Hanoi [ʔɓu˧˧ ɣi˧˧]Huế [ʔɓʊw˧˧ ɣɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓʊw˧˧ ɣɪj˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

bugilevelngang

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

bugi means spark plug.

Meanings of bugi in English

Noun

spark plug

Etymology

Borrowed from French bougie.

Frequently asked questions

What does bugi mean in English?

bugi (noun) means "spark plug".

How do you pronounce bugi?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓu˧˧ ɣi˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊw˧˧ ɣɪj˧˧]. Tones: bugi — level tone (ngang).

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.