คลาวด์

klaao

Meaning

1NounB2

the cloud; cloud computing

internet-based computing that lets you store, process, or access data and software without using on-premise machines

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is คลาวด์ said คลาว?

klaao

  • Silent letterด์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster คล, the first consonant ค sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ว, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

klaao

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ด์ is silent here.

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——