การขยาย

gaan-kà-yǎai

Meanings

1NounB2

expansion/enlargement

the act of increasing size, amount, capacity, coverage, or scope (e.g., expanding a business, widening a road, broadening services)

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2NounB2

magnification

the act of making something appear larger optically or in representation (e.g., with a lens, microscope, or in geometry as dilation)

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3NounB2

extension (time/term)

the act of extending a period or deadline (e.g., extending time limits, contracts, or validity)

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Tones

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

Why is การขยาย said การ-ขะ-หยาย?

gaan-kà-yǎai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ร, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gaan

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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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Word Breakdown

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การขยายgaan-kà-yǎaiการขยายgaan-kà-yǎaiexpansion/enlargementexpansion/enlargementWord