mì tôm
noun
Hanoi [mi˨˩ tom˧˧]Huế [mɪj˦˩ tom˧˧]Saigon [mɪj˨˩ tom˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mì tôm means instant noodles.
Meanings of mì tôm in English
Noun
- colloquial instant noodles ≈ mì ăn liềnmì gói
Etymology
From mì (“noodles”) + tôm (“shrimp”), so called because early instant noodles in Northern Vietnam (manufactured by Colusa – Miliket) is packaged with shrimp patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What does mì tôm mean in English?
mì tôm (noun) means "instant noodles".
How do you pronounce mì tôm?
IPA: Hanoi [mi˨˩ tom˧˧]; Saigon [mɪj˨˩ tom˧˧]. Tones: mì — falling tone (huyền), tôm — level tone (ngang).