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lầy lội

adjective
Hanoi [ləj˨˩ loj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləj˦˩ loj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləj˨˩ loj˨˩˨] browser voice
Syllables · tones
lầyfallinghuyềnlộiheavynặng

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

lầy lội means muddy; miry.

Meanings of lầy lội in English

Adjective

  1. muddy; miry
  2. slang playful

Etymology

lầy + lội.

Frequently asked questions

What does lầy lội mean in English?

lầy lội (adjective) means "muddy; miry".

How do you pronounce lầy lội?

IPA: Hanoi [ləj˨˩ loj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləj˨˩ loj˨˩˨]. Tones: lầy — falling tone (huyền), lội — heavy tone (nặng).

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.