ngoặc kép
noun
Hanoi [ŋwak̚˧˨ʔ kɛp̚˧˦]Huế [ŋwak̚˨˩ʔ kɛp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋwak̚˨˩˨ kɛp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngoặc kép means quotation marks; either "curly" quotes; or sometimes in old-fashioned handwriting.
Meanings of ngoặc kép in English
Noun
- quotation marks, either "curly" quotes, or sometimes in old-fashioned handwriting, guillemets that are raised to the same height as "curly" quotes
Etymology
ngoặc + kép.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngoặc kép mean in English?
ngoặc kép (noun) means "quotation marks; either "curly" quotes; or sometimes in old-fashioned handwriting".
How do you pronounce ngoặc kép?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwak̚˧˨ʔ kɛp̚˧˦]; Saigon [ŋwak̚˨˩˨ kɛp̚˦˥]. Tones: ngoặc — heavy tone (nặng), kép — rising tone (sắc).