sơ sẩy

verb

Hanoi [səː˧˧ səj˧˩]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ ʂəj˧˨]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂəj˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

sơlevelngang sẩydippinghỏi

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

sơ sẩy means to make a mistake; to slip up.

Meanings of sơ sẩy in English

Verb

to make a mistake; to slip up

Etymology

sơ + sẩy.

Frequently asked questions

What does sơ sẩy mean in English?

sơ sẩy (verb) means "to make a mistake; to slip up".

How do you pronounce sơ sẩy?

IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ səj˧˩]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂəj˨˩˦]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), sẩy — dipping tone (hỏi).

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.