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]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [haː˨˩ loj˨˩˨]
Proper noun
Hà Lội
- (humorous, colloquial) Hanoi
See also
- Xì Gòn (Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City)
- Quảng Nôm (Quang Nam Province)