ตรรกะ

dtàk-gà

Meanings

1NounB2

logic (discipline)

the field or study of principles of valid reasoning and argument; logic as a discipline

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2NounB2

logical reasoning; rationale

the reasoning or rationale behind something; the way something makes logical sense

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Tones

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

Why is ตรรกะ said ตัก-กะ?

dtàk-gà

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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

dtàk

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——