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sâa

Meanings

1AdjectiveA2

fizzy; effervescent

Having bubbles and a sparkling sensation, like carbonated drinks.

2VerbB1

[to] fizz; effervesce

To produce bubbles and a sparkling sound or sensation.

Examples

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3AdjectiveB2

bold; cheeky; sassy (slang)

Acting brashly or cheekily, daring to talk back or challenge others; impudent (informal).

Examples

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markMai ek
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Falling tone

sâa

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Low class + Mai ek → Falling

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——