vịt xiêm
noun
Hanoi [vit̚˧˨ʔ siəm˧˧]Huế [vit̚˨˩ʔ siəm˧˧]Saigon [vɨt̚˨˩˨ sim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vịt xiêm means Muscovy duck.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con vịt xiêm (one Muscovy duck)
Meanings of vịt xiêm in English
Noun
- Southern Vietnam Muscovy duck ≈ ngan
Etymology
vịt (“duck”) + Xiêm (“Siamese”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vịt xiêm mean in English?
vịt xiêm (noun) means "Muscovy duck".
How do you pronounce vịt xiêm?
IPA: Hanoi [vit̚˧˨ʔ siəm˧˧]; Saigon [vɨt̚˨˩˨ sim˧˧]. Tones: vịt — heavy tone (nặng), xiêm — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with vịt xiêm?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con vịt xiêm" (one Muscovy duck).