Thai Tone Lookup

Q: What tone is ร้อน in Thai?

ร้อน (pronounced ron) is pronounced with a high tone. Rule: Low + Mai Tho = High. For low-class consonants, Mai Tho produces High tone (opposite of mid/high class!).

Q: What does ร้อน mean in Thai?

ร้อน (ron) means gain heat or get hot, used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning.

Enter any Thai word to discover its tone and learn the orthographic rules that determine it.

ร้อน

ron

high Tone

Meaning: gain heat or get hot, used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

Initial

ร

Class

Low-class

Tone Mark

Mai Tho (้)

Syllable

live

Tone Rule

Low + Mai Tho = High

For low-class consonants, Mai Tho produces High tone (opposite of mid/high class!).

What is a live syllable?

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

Want to master Thai tones?

Jam Kham uses research-backed spaced repetition to help you remember vocabulary and nail Thai pronunciation. Learn tones, vocabulary, and reading together.

Get Early Access See How It Works

7-day free trial on paid plans. No credit card required.

Try These Related Words

ม้า น้ำ ร้อน

Words with high tone similar to "ร้อน"

Learn Thai the Smart Way

Master tones, vocabulary, and reading with research-backed spaced repetition. Join our beta as a founding member.

Get Early Access See How It Works

7-day free trial on paid plans. No credit card required.

← Back to Jam Kham