tiệt trùng
verb
Hanoi [tiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [tiək̚˨˩ʔ ʈʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [tiək̚˨˩˨ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiệt trùng means to sterilise.
Meanings of tiệt trùng in English
Verb
- to sterilise ≈ khử trùng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 截 and 蟲.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiệt trùng mean in English?
tiệt trùng (verb) means "to sterilise".
How do you pronounce tiệt trùng?
IPA: Hanoi [tiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [tiək̚˨˩˨ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: tiệt — heavy tone (nặng), trùng — falling tone (huyền).