máy may

noun

Hanoi [maj˧˦ maj˧˧]Huế [maj˨˩˦ maj˧˧]Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ ma(ː)j˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

máyrisingsắc maylevelngang

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

máy may means sewing machine.

Meanings of máy may in English

Noun

sewing machine ≈ máy khâu

Etymology

máy + may.

Frequently asked questions

What does máy may mean in English?

máy may (noun) means "sewing machine".

How do you pronounce máy may?

IPA: Hanoi [maj˧˦ maj˧˧]; Saigon [ma(ː)j˦˥ ma(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: máy — rising tone (sắc), may — level tone (ngang).

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.