khẩu âm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəw˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]Huế [kʰəw˧˨ ʔəm˧˧]Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩu âm means accent.
Chinese characters: 口音
Meanings of khẩu âm in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 口音.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩu âm mean in English?
khẩu âm (noun) means "accent".
How do you pronounce khẩu âm?
IPA: Hanoi [xəw˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]; Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧]. Tones: khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), âm — level tone (ngang).
Is khẩu âm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩu âm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 口音.