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sóc bay

noun
Hanoi [sawk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɓaj˧˧]Huế [ʂawk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʔɓaj˧˧]Saigon [ʂawk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɓa(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
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sóc bay means flying squirrel.

Meanings of sóc bay in English

Noun

  1. flying squirrel

Etymology

sóc + bay. calque of English flying squirrel

Frequently asked questions

What does sóc bay mean in English?

sóc bay (noun) means "flying squirrel".

How do you pronounce sóc bay?

IPA: Hanoi [sawk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɓaj˧˧]; Saigon [ʂawk͡p̚˦˥ ʔɓa(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: sóc — rising tone (sắc), bay — level tone (ngang).

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