ขอสเต็ก
kɔ̌ɔ-sà-dtèkMeaning
1NounA1
May I have a steak?; I'd like a steak.
a polite phrase used to order or request a steak.
Examples
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Excuse me, one steak, please.
That table would like another plate of steak, please.
I'd like a steak, please. Make it well-done.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ขอสเต็ก said ขอ-สะ-เต็ก?
kɔ̌ɔ-sà-dtèk
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
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 endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Rising tone
kɔ̌ɔ
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising
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 | — | — |
Word Breakdown
ขอkɔ̌ɔขอkɔ̌ɔ1[to] request; ask for [sth]2polite request marker3[to] beg; plead4[to] wish for; pray for[to] request; ask for [sth]Part 1
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ขอสเต็กkɔ̌ɔ-sà-dtèkขอสเต็กkɔ̌ɔ-sà-dtèkMay I have a steak?; I'd like a steak.May I have a steak?; I'd like a steak.Word