ฐานยู

tǎan-yuu

Meaning

1NounB2

U-shaped base/bracket

A U-shaped metal base or bracket used to hold and support posts or members, typically anchored to concrete or a surface in construction and hardware applications.

Examples

The mechanic is installing U-shaped brackets on the concrete floor to prepare for setting up the posts for the terrace.
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Tones

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

Why is ฐานยู said ถาน-ยู?

tǎan-yuu

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

tǎan

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——
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