การทูต

gaan-tûut

Meanings

1NounB2

diplomacy (international relations)

the practice and institutions of managing a state's relations, negotiations, and representation with other states or international bodies

Examples

He graduated in political science and international relations to work in the field of diplomacy.
3 more examples
2NounB2

diplomacy; tact (in social dealings)

skillful, tactful handling of sensitive issues or interpersonal relations to avoid conflict or offense

Examples

She had to use diplomacy when talking to her noisy neighbor to avoid a fight.
3 more examples

Tones

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

2 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——
Work out any syllable's tone in the tone calculator

Word Breakdown

+
การทูตgaan-tûutการทูตgaan-tûutdiplomacy (international relations)diplomacy (international relations)Word