ngòi nổ

noun

Hanoi [ŋɔj˨˩ no˧˩]Huế [ŋɔj˦˩ now˧˨]Saigon [ŋɔj˨˩ now˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

ngòifallinghuyền nổdippinghỏi

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

ngòi nổ means fuse; detonator.

Meanings of ngòi nổ in English

Noun

fuse; detonator
figurative direct cause (of a conflict)

Etymology

ngòi + nổ.

Frequently asked questions

What does ngòi nổ mean in English?

ngòi nổ (noun) means "fuse; detonator".

How do you pronounce ngòi nổ?

IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔj˨˩ no˧˩]; Saigon [ŋɔj˨˩ now˨˩˦]. Tones: ngòi — falling tone (huyền), nổ — dipping tone (hỏi).

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.