néc

noun

Hanoi [nɛk̚˧˦]Huế [nɛk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [nɛk̚˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nécrisingsắc

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

néc means armpit.

Also spelled nách — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of néc in English

Noun

armpit
- hôi náchhaving smelly armpits
- lông nácharmpit hair

Etymology

See nách.

Frequently asked questions

What does néc mean in English?

néc (noun) means "armpit".

How do you pronounce néc?

IPA: Hanoi [nɛk̚˧˦]; Saigon [nɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: néc — rising tone (sắc).

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.