nguyên âm
[ŋwiən˧˧ ʔəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) vowel
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một nhị trùng âm là một tở ^([sic – meaning tổ]) hợp của hai nguyên âm và được đọc dưới dạng một âm nhất quán.A diphthong is the combination of two vowels and is pronounced as one unified sound.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nguyên âm” mean?
(noun) vowel
Is “nguyên âm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.