Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
Absolutely, the more common US pronounciation, "ph" sound followed by a long "o" sound is the Vietnamese word for "prostitute" I was told by our guide in Hanoi last year. He was a bit puzzled initially when I requested hot pho for breakfast
What is the proper pronunciation of "cafe sua da"? Ordering "coffee" will usually suffice, or you can order by number, but I am often asked if I am sure I know what I want (iced cafe sua da, i.e. coffee with condensed milk over ice).