ríp pê
verb
Hanoi [zip̚˧˦ pe˧˧]Huế [ʐip̚˦˧˥ pej˧˧]Saigon [ɹip̚˦˥ pej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of ríp pê in English
Verb
- of a vehicle or piston to have the piston seized in the cylinder
- pít tông bị ríp pêseized piston
Etymology
Borrowed from French gripper (“to seize”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce ríp pê?
IPA: Hanoi [zip̚˧˦ pe˧˧]; Saigon [ɹip̚˦˥ pej˧˧]. Tones: ríp — rising tone (sắc), pê — level tone (ngang).