khoai sọ
noun
Hanoi [xwaːj˧˧ sɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰwaːj˧˧ ʂɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰwaːj˧˧ ʂɔ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khoai sọ means taro.
Meanings of khoai sọ in English
Noun
- taro ≈ khoai mônkhoai nước
Etymology
From khoai (“yam”) + sọ.
Frequently asked questions
What does khoai sọ mean in English?
khoai sọ (noun) means "taro".
How do you pronounce khoai sọ?
IPA: Hanoi [xwaːj˧˧ sɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰwaːj˧˧ ʂɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: khoai — level tone (ngang), sọ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with khoai sọ?
Common classifiers: cây, củ — for example "một cây khoai sọ" (one taro).