xèo

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Hanoi [sɛw˨˩]Huế [sɛw˦˩]Saigon [sɛw˨˩] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xèofallinghuyền

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xèo means limp; slack; flabby.

Meanings of xèo in English

Verb

limp, slack, flabby, flaccid

Adjective

shriveling, shriveling up
sizzling, crackling

Words with xèo

bánh xèo

Frequently asked questions

What does xèo mean in English?

xèo (verb) means "limp; slack; flabby".

How do you pronounce xèo?

IPA: Hanoi [sɛw˨˩]; Saigon [sɛw˨˩]. Tones: xèo — falling tone (huyền).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.