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hòo

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] boo; jeer; cheer

to shout loudly as a crowd; often to boo or jeer in disapproval, but can also be a loud cheer-shout in some contexts.

Examples

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2InterjectionB1

boo!; jeer!; hooray!

an exclamation shouted by a crowd to show disapproval (boo, jeer) or, in some contexts, to cheer loudly.

Examples

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markMai ek
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

High class consonants

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Result

Low tone

hòo

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + Mai ek → Low

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——