chủ âm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ ʔəm˧˧]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chủ âm means a keynote; tonic; prime.
Chinese characters: 主音 (主 “primary” + 音 “tone”)
Meanings of chủ âm in English
Noun
- a keynote; tonic; prime
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 主音, composed of 主 (“primary”) and 音 (“tone”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chủ âm mean in English?
chủ âm (noun) means "a keynote; tonic; prime".
How do you pronounce chủ âm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), âm — level tone (ngang).
Is chủ âm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chủ âm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 主音.