rum

noun

Hanoi [zum˧˧]Huế [ʐum˧˧]Saigon [ɹʊm˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

rumlevelngang

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

rum means safflower.

Classifier: cây, hoa, bông — e.g. một cây rum (one safflower)

Meanings of rum in English

Noun

safflower

Noun

Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam sea cucumber

Frequently asked questions

What does rum mean in English?

rum (noun) means "safflower".

How do you pronounce rum?

IPA: Hanoi [zum˧˧]; Saigon [ɹʊm˧˧]. Tones: rum — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with rum?

Common classifiers: cây, hoa, bông — for example "một cây rum" (one safflower).

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.