ฐานราก

tǎan-râak

Meanings

1NounB1

building foundation; footing

The lowest structural part that transfers building loads to the ground, usually below ground level.

Examples

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2NounB2

underpinning; fundamental basis (figurative)

The essential support or groundwork of a system, idea, or organization.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ฐานราก said ถาน-ราก?

tǎan-râak

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——

Word Breakdown