ขยายตัว
kà-yǎai-dtuuaMeanings
[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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[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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[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
- 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 | — | — |