vun vút
verbadjective
Hanoi [vun˧˧ vut̚˧˦]Huế [vun˧˧ vʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vʊwŋ͡m˧˧ vʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vun vút means to move swiftly.
Also spelled vút — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of vun vút in English
Verb
- to move swiftly (like an arrow)
Adjective
- with a swishing or whizzing sound
Verb
- colloquial synonym of vụt (“to lash”) ≈ vụt
Frequently asked questions
What does vun vút mean in English?
vun vút (verb) means "to move swiftly".
How do you pronounce vun vút?
IPA: Hanoi [vun˧˧ vut̚˧˦]; Saigon [vʊwŋ͡m˧˧ vʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: vun — level tone (ngang), vút — rising tone (sắc).