การเจรจา

gaan-jee-rá-jaa

Meaning

1NounB2

negotiation; talks

formal discussions between parties aimed at reaching agreement or resolving a dispute (e.g., peace talks, labor negotiations)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is การเจรจา said การ-เจ-ระ-จา?

gaan-jee-rá-jaa

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

4 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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การเจรจาgaan-jee-rá-jaaการเจรจาgaan-jee-rá-jaanegotiation; talksnegotiation; talksWord