vàm
noun
Hanoi [vaːm˨˩]Huế [vaːm˦˩]Saigon [vaːm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vàm means rivulet mouth; river mouth.
Meanings of vàm in English
Noun
- rivulet mouth
- river mouth ≈ cửa sông
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vàm could be written as 汎, 𪵬, 汛. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Khmer ពាម (piəm).
Frequently asked questions
What does vàm mean in English?
vàm (noun) means "rivulet mouth; river mouth".
How do you pronounce vàm?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːm˨˩]; Saigon [vaːm˨˩]. Tones: vàm — falling tone (huyền).