lập bập

verb

Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ləp̚˨˩ʔ ʔɓəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ ʔɓəp̚˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

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lập bập means to chatter; to clatter.

Meanings of lập bập in English

Verb

of teeth or lips to chatter; to clatter (often due to coldness or fear)

Frequently asked questions

What does lập bập mean in English?

lập bập (verb) means "to chatter; to clatter".

How do you pronounce lập bập?

IPA: Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ ʔɓəp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: lập — heavy tone (nặng), bập — 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.