tu huýt
noun
Hanoi [tu˧˧ hwit̚˧˦]Huế [tʊw˧˧ hwɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʊw˧˧ wɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tu huýt means whistle.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái tu huýt (one whistle)
Meanings of tu huýt in English
Noun
- whistle ≈ còi
Noun
- kind of bird (probably plaintive cuckoo)
Etymology
Probably a corruption of tu hú (“koel”), contaminated by the etymology above.
Frequently asked questions
What does tu huýt mean in English?
tu huýt (noun) means "whistle".
How do you pronounce tu huýt?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˧˧ hwit̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʊw˧˧ wɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: tu — level tone (ngang), huýt — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with tu huýt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái tu huýt" (one whistle).