ขจรขจาย
kà-jɔɔn-kà-jaaiMeanings
[to] spread far and wide; diffuse (esp. sound or smell)
to spread out or be dispersed far and wide, especially of sound or smell; also of smoke or other fine particles
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[to] become widely known; be widely disseminated
to become known far and wide as news, reputation, or influence spreads
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widespread; far-reaching; pervasive
existing or extending over a wide area; widely prevalent
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ขจรขจาย said ขะ-จอน-ขะ-จาย?
kà-jɔɔn-kà-jaai
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
4 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
kà
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
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 | — | — |