nam nhân ngư
noun
Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ɲən˧˧ ŋɨ˧˧]Huế [naːm˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧ ŋɨ˧˧]Saigon [naːm˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧ ŋɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nam nhân ngư means merman.
Meanings of nam nhân ngư in English
Noun
- merman
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 男 (“male”) and 人魚 (“mermaid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nam nhân ngư mean in English?
nam nhân ngư (noun) means "merman".
How do you pronounce nam nhân ngư?
IPA: Hanoi [naːm˧˧ ɲən˧˧ ŋɨ˧˧]; Saigon [naːm˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧ ŋɨ˧˧]. Tones: nam — level tone (ngang), nhân — level tone (ngang), ngư — level tone (ngang).