กขค
gà-kà-kɔ̂ɔkMeanings
the Thai ABCs
The Thai letters ก, ข, and ค, used together to refer to the alphabet or the basics of reading and writing, like 'ABC' in English.
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third wheel; interfering person (slang)
A slang abbreviation of ก้างขวางคอก้างขวางคอgâang-kwǎang-kɔɔobstacle; nuisance; third wheel, referring to someone who gets in others' way, especially a person whose presence interferes with a couple's romantic or private time.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is กขค said กะ-ขะ-คอก?
gà-kà-kɔ̂ɔk
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
3 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
gà
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |