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lắc lê

noun
Hanoi [lak̚˧˦ le˧˧]Huế [lak̚˦˧˥ lej˧˧]Saigon [lak̚˦˥ lej˧˧] browser voice
Syllables · tones
lắcrisingsắclêlevelngang

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

lắc lê means wrench; spanner.

Meanings of lắc lê in English

Noun

  1. wrench; spanner

Etymology

Borrowed from French la clé.

Frequently asked questions

What does lắc lê mean in English?

lắc lê (noun) means "wrench; spanner".

How do you pronounce lắc lê?

IPA: Hanoi [lak̚˧˦ le˧˧]; Saigon [lak̚˦˥ lej˧˧]. Tones: lắc — rising tone (sắc), lê — level tone (ngang).

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