See Inside Every Thai Word
Thai orthography is complex: 44 consonants, vowels that can appear anywhere, and tones encoded in the script itself. We break it down visually.
Why Thai Script Seems Impossible
No Word Boundaries
"ฉันกินข้าว" looks like one unit but contains 3 words. Where does one end and another begin?
Vowels Everywhere
Vowels can appear before, after, above, or below consonants. Sometimes all at once.
Hidden Tone Rules
The same consonant sound can be written with different letters—and each has different tone implications.
How We Break It Down
Every word in Jam Kham comes with complete syllable analysis.
Why Consonant Classes Matter
Thai has 44 consonants but only 21 sounds. The "extra" letters exist to encode tone information.
The key insight: ส (high class) and ซ (low class) make the same "s" sound, but produce different tones in the same context. Understanding consonant classes is essential for correct pronunciation.
What You Get With Every Word
Visual Consonant Classes
Every consonant is color-coded by class. See at a glance whether it's high, mid, or low—and understand tone implications immediately.
Onset/Vowel/Coda Parsing
Thai syllables break into onset (initial consonant), vowel, and coda (final consonant). We show each part clearly so you can read systematically.
Tone Determination Display
See exactly how consonant class + tone mark + syllable type combine to produce the final tone. The mystery becomes a learnable system.
IPA Transcription
Professional phonetic notation with Chao tone numbers. Know exactly how each syllable sounds, not just how it's spelled.
Why This Matters for Learning
Read Systematically, Not Randomly
Instead of memorizing words as opaque shapes, you learn to parse syllables. Each new word becomes readable, not just recognizable.
Predict Pronunciation
Once you understand how consonant class + tone mark = actual tone, you can pronounce new words correctly even without audio.
Build Real Literacy
You're not just learning vocabulary—you're building the skill to read Thai independently. Signs, menus, books become accessible.
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