กระโหลก

grà-lòhk

Meanings

1NounB1

skull; cranium

The bony framework of the head that encloses and protects the brain.

Examples

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2NounC1

coconut shell; coconut-shell scoop

A coconut shell, especially one cut to serve as a scoop or container.

Examples

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is กระโหลก said กระ-โห-หลก?

grà-lòhk

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster กร, the first consonant ก sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——
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