Hà Lội
Vietnamese
Etymology
From Hà Nội. Originated from the /l/-/n/ merger that historically occurred in certain areas of Hanoi and is still relevant in many areas of Northern Vietnam.
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [haː˨˩ loj˧˨ʔ]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [haː˦˩ loj˨˩ʔ]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [haː˨˩ loj˨˩˨]
See also
- Xì Gòn (Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City)
- Quảng Nôm (Quang Nam Province)
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