voi ma-mút
noun
Hanoi [vɔj˧˧ maː˧˧ mut̚˧˦]Huế [vɔj˧˧ maː˧˧ mʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vɔj˧˧ maː˧˧ mʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
voi ma-mút means mammoth.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con voi ma-mút (one mammoth)
Meanings of voi ma-mút in English
Noun
- mammoth
Etymology
voi (“elephant”) + French mammouth
Frequently asked questions
What does voi ma-mút mean in English?
voi ma-mút (noun) means "mammoth".
How do you pronounce voi ma-mút?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔj˧˧ maː˧˧ mut̚˧˦]; Saigon [vɔj˧˧ maː˧˧ mʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: voi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with voi ma-mút?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con voi ma-mút" (one mammoth).