Thai Tone Lookup

Q: What tone is กา in Thai?

กา (pronounced ka) is pronounced with a mid tone. Rule: Mid + Live (no mark) = Mid. Mid-class consonants in live syllables without a tone mark produce Mid tone. This is the 'neutral' default tone.

Q: What does กา mean in Thai?

กา (ka) means black birds having a raucous call, pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle, the quantity a kettle will hold.

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กา

mid Tone

Meaning: black birds having a raucous call, pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle, the quantity a kettle will hold

Initial

ก

Class

Mid-class

Tone Mark

None

Syllable

live

Tone Rule

Mid + Live (no mark) = Mid

Mid-class consonants in live syllables without a tone mark produce Mid tone. This is the 'neutral' default tone.

What is a live syllable?

Live syllable (ends with a vowel or sonorant consonant like m, n, ng)

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