phiên âm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fiən˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]Huế [fiəŋ˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]Saigon [fiəŋ˧˧ ʔəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phiên âm means to transcribe phonetically.
Chinese characters: 翻音 (翻 “to change, to translate” + 音 “sound”)
Meanings of phiên âm in English
Verb
- to transcribe phonetically
- mẫu tự phiên âma phonetic symbol
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 翻音, composed of 翻 (“to change, to translate”) and 音 (“sound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phiên âm mean in English?
phiên âm (verb) means "to transcribe phonetically".
How do you pronounce phiên âm?
IPA: Hanoi [fiən˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]; Saigon [fiəŋ˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]. Tones: phiên — level tone (ngang), âm — level tone (ngang).
Is phiên âm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phiên âm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 翻音.