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gaan-màkMeanings
marination; marinating
the act of leaving food, especially meat or fish, in contact with seasonings to add flavor or tenderize it
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fermentation; fermenting
the process in which microorganisms break down substances (e.g., sugars), producing products such as alcohol, acids, or gases
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soaking; leaving to absorb a treatment
the act of leaving something soaking or coated with a substance for a period so that the substance can act on it
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composting
the controlled decomposition of organic matter by microbes to make compost or organic fertilizer
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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
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- 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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |