ก็ริ
gâw ríMeaning
ew; icky; gross (Thai slang)
An interjection expressing disgust or distaste, similar to “ew” or “gross”; Thai internet slang.
Examples
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ก็ริ said ก็-ร?
gâw rí
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
ResultSpoken tone
Mid tone
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Spelling rule: Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Spoken tone Said with a Mid tone in everyday Thai. The spelling rule would give a Low tone, but this word follows how it's actually pronounced.
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 | — | — |
The chart shows the spelling rule. In everyday Thai, this syllable is said with a Mid tone instead.