phom

noun

Hanoi [fɔm˧˧]Huế [fɔm˧˧]Saigon [fɔm˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

phomlevelngang

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

phom means last; shape; silhouette.

Meanings of phom in English

Noun

last (tool for shaping shoes)
shape, silhouette

Etymology

French forme.

Frequently asked questions

What does phom mean in English?

phom (noun) means "last; shape; silhouette".

How do you pronounce phom?

IPA: Hanoi [fɔm˧˧]; Saigon [fɔm˧˧]. Tones: phom — level tone (ngang).

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.