ดอกหญ้า

dɔ̀ɔk-yâa

Meanings

1NounB1

grass flower

The flower of a grass plant, which is often small and simple.

Examples

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2NounB1

wildflower; weed flower

A small wild flower that grows on its own, often seen as a weed and not planted by people.

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 classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dɔ̀ɔk

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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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ดอกหญ้าdɔ̀ɔk-yâaดอกหญ้าdɔ̀ɔk-yâagrass flowergrass flowerWord