การยืด

gaan-yʉ̂ʉt

Meanings

1NounA2

stretching (exercise)

the act of stretching the body or muscles to increase flexibility or reduce tension (often also called การยืดเหยียดการยืดเหยียดgaan-yʉ̂ʉt-yìiatstretching (of muscles))

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2NounB1

elongation; extension (length/size)

the act or result of making something longer or expanding its length or dimension (e.g., materials, fabric)

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3NounB2

prolongation (time)

the act of extending or dragging out time or a deadline (e.g., ยืดเวลายืดเวลาyʉ̂ʉt-wee-laa[to] extend time; [to] prolong)

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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——

Word Breakdown

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การยืดgaan-yʉ̂ʉtการยืดgaan-yʉ̂ʉtstretching (exercise)stretching (exercise)Word