thuỷ âm
noun
Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]Huế [tʰwɪj˧˨ ʔəm˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuỷ âm means initial.
Meanings of thuỷ âm in English
Noun
- initial
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 始 (“initial”) and 音 (“sound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thuỷ âm mean in English?
thuỷ âm (noun) means "initial".
How do you pronounce thuỷ âm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwi˧˩ ʔəm˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦ ʔəm˧˧]. Tones: thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), âm — level tone (ngang).