การขยี้

gaan-kà-yîi

Meanings

1NounB1

the act of rubbing or crushing

the action of rubbing something vigorously, or of crushing or crumpling something.

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2NounB2

the act of defeating decisively

the action of defeating an opponent completely and easily; a crushing defeat.

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3NounC1

the act of emphasizing a point

the action of repeatedly emphasizing or elaborating on a point, joke, or detail to make it more prominent.

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Tones

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

Why is การขยี้ said การ-ขะ-ยี่?

gaan-kà-yîi

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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การขยี้gaan-kà-yîiการขยี้gaan-kà-yîithe act of rubbing or crushingthe act of rubbing or crushingWord