nước miếng
noun
Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ miəŋ˧˦]Huế [nɨək̚˦˧˥ miəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ miəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nước miếng means saliva; drool.
Meanings of nước miếng in English
Etymology
From nước (“water”) + miệng (“mouth”). The nặng tone in miệng has become the sắc tone due to assimilation with nước. Cognate with Muong Bi đác mẽnh (“saliva”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nước miếng mean in English?
nước miếng (noun) means "saliva; drool".
How do you pronounce nước miếng?
IPA: Hanoi [nɨək̚˧˦ miəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [nɨək̚˦˥ miəŋ˦˥]. Tones: nước — rising tone (sắc), miếng — rising tone (sắc).