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hoóc môn

noun
Hanoi [hɔk̚˧˦ mon˧˧]Huế [hɔk̚˦˧˥ moŋ˧˧]Saigon [hɔk̚˦˥ moŋ˧˧] browser voice
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hoóc môn means a hormone.

Meanings of hoóc môn in English

Noun

  1. a hormone

Etymology

From French hormone. The h is added via spelling pronunciation.

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What does hoóc môn mean in English?

hoóc môn (noun) means "a hormone".

How do you pronounce hoóc môn?

IPA: Hanoi [hɔk̚˧˦ mon˧˧]; Saigon [hɔk̚˦˥ moŋ˧˧]. Tones: hoóc — rising tone (sắc), môn — level tone (ngang).

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