rủ rỉ rù rì
verb
Hanoi [zu˧˩ zi˧˩ zu˨˩ zi˨˩]Huế [ʐʊw˧˨ ʐɪj˧˨ ʐʊw˦˩ ʐɪj˦˩]Saigon [ɹʊw˨˩˦ ɹɪj˨˩˦ ɹʊw˨˩ ɹɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of rủ rỉ rù rì in English
Verb
- to whisper in an intimate way for an extended period time
Etymology
Reduplication of rủ rỉ. Compare lử khử lừ khừ, which follows the same pattern of tones.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce rủ rỉ rù rì?
IPA: Hanoi [zu˧˩ zi˧˩ zu˨˩ zi˨˩]; Saigon [ɹʊw˨˩˦ ɹɪj˨˩˦ ɹʊw˨˩ ɹɪj˨˩]. Tones: rủ — dipping tone (hỏi), rỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), rù — falling tone (huyền), rì — falling tone (huyền).