téc

noun

Hanoi [tɛk̚˧˦]Huế [tɛk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tɛk̚˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

técrisingsắc

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

téc means tank; used to contain something.

Meanings of téc in English

Noun

tank, used to contain something
- téc nướcwater tank

Etymology

Clipping of xi-téc; from French citerne, from English cistern.

Frequently asked questions

What does téc mean in English?

téc (noun) means "tank; used to contain something".

How do you pronounce téc?

IPA: Hanoi [tɛk̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɛk̚˦˥]. Tones: téc — rising tone (sắc).

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.