Etymology

máy ‎(“machine”) + giặt ‎(“launder, wash”)

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [mɐj˧ˀ˦ z̻ɐʔt̚˧ˀ˨ʔ]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [mɐj˩ˀ˧ jɐʔk̚˨ˀ˨ʔ]
• (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [mɐj˦ˀ˥ jɐʔk̚˨ˀ˧ʔ]