ขยายตัว

kà-yǎai-dtuua

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] expand; grow (scale/amount)

to increase in size, amount, number, or scope; often used of the economy, population, markets, or urban areas

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2VerbB2

[to] dilate; expand physically

to widen or expand physically, as with gases, materials, or body parts (e.g., pupils) due to heat, pressure, or other causes

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3VerbB2

[to] spread; proliferate

to become more widespread or prevalent, as with problems, effects, or phenomena

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Tones

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

Why is ขยายตัว said ขะ-หยาย-ตัว?

kà-yǎai-dtuua

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. 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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——
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Word Breakdown

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ขยายตัวkà-yǎai-dtuuaขยายตัวkà-yǎai-dtuua[to] expand; grow (scale/amount)[to] expand; grow (scale/amount)Word