mẫu số
noun
Hanoi [məw˦ˀ˥ so˧˦]Huế [məw˧˨ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [məw˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mẫu số means a denominator.
Meanings of mẫu số in English
Noun
- a denominator ≈ mẫu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 母 (“mother”) and 數 (“number”). The notion of a "mother number" comes from 分母 (phân mẫu), a number before being split into discrete parts during division.
Frequently asked questions
What does mẫu số mean in English?
mẫu số (noun) means "a denominator".
How do you pronounce mẫu số?
IPA: Hanoi [məw˦ˀ˥ so˧˦]; Saigon [məw˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: mẫu — creaky rising tone (ngã), số — rising tone (sắc).