กราฟ

gráap

Meanings

1NounA2

graph; chart

a diagram that shows data or relationships, often using lines, bars, or points (e.g., line graph, bar chart).

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2NounB2

graph (mathematics)

a mathematical structure consisting of vertices (nodes) and edges (links) used to model relationships.

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Tones

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

Why is กราฟ said กร๊าบ?

gráap

  • Final soundAt the end of a syllable, ฟ is said like บ (p).Spoken toneSaid with a High tone in everyday Thai, as if written กร๊าบ (gráap). The spelling rule would give a Low tone.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 syllableEnds in -ฟ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

ResultSpoken tone

High tone

gráap

Starts high and keeps climbing.

Spelling rule: Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

Spoken tone Said with a High tone in everyday Thai. The spelling rule would give a Low tone, but this loanword follows how it's actually pronounced. Say it as if written กร๊าบ (gráap).

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——

The chart shows the spelling rule. In everyday Thai, this syllable is said with a High tone instead.