ดีเคย์
dii-keeMeanings
decay; decrease in intensity (technical)
A gradual drop in the strength (amplitude) of a signal, sound, or other measured quantity over time.
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[to] decay; fade in intensity (technical)
To slowly lose strength (amplitude) over time (of a signal, sound, etc.).
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radioactive decay (physics)
The process where an unstable atom changes and gives off radiation.
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[to] undergo radioactive decay
For an unstable atom to change and give off radiation.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ดีเคย์ said ดี-เค?
dii-kee
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
dii
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |