ขุนศึก

kǔn-sʉ̀k

Meanings

1NounB2

general; military commander (hist./lit.)

a high-ranking military leader or distinguished warrior, especially in historical or literary contexts

Examples

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2NounC1

warlord; military strongman

a powerful military leader who controls territory and forces, often independent of the government

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ขุนศึก said ขุน-สึก?

kǔn-sʉ̀k

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

kǔn

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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——

Word Breakdown

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ขุนศึกkǔn-sʉ̀kขุนศึกkǔn-sʉ̀kgeneral; military commander (hist./lit.)general; military commander (hist./lit.)Word