คิวรี

kiu-rii

Meanings

1Proper nounB2

Curie (surname)

The surname of notable scientists, especially Marie Curie and Pierre Curie.

Examples

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2NounC1

curie (Ci)

A non-SI unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7 × 10^10 disintegrations per second (exactly 37 GBq).

Examples

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow 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

kiu

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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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รีriiรีriielongated; oblong; ovalelongated; oblong; ovalPart 2
คิวรีkiu-riiคิวรีkiu-riiCurie (surname)Curie (surname)Word