ngạt thở
verb
Hanoi [ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ tʰəː˧˩]Huế [ŋaːk̚˨˩ʔ tʰəː˧˨]Saigon [ŋaːk̚˨˩˨ tʰəː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạt thở means to suffocate.
Meanings of ngạt thở in English
Verb
- to suffocate (especially due to not being able to breathe)
Etymology
ngạt (“to suffocate”) + thở (“to breath”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạt thở mean in English?
ngạt thở (verb) means "to suffocate".
How do you pronounce ngạt thở?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ tʰəː˧˩]; Saigon [ŋaːk̚˨˩˨ tʰəː˨˩˦]. Tones: ngạt — heavy tone (nặng), thở — dipping tone (hỏi).