ตะกั่ว

dtà-gùua

Meanings

1NounB1

lead (metal, Pb)

a heavy, soft, bluish-gray metallic element used in batteries, shielding, and weights; chemical symbol Pb

Examples

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2NounB2

lead sinker; lead weight

a small lead weight used to sink fishing lines or nets; by extension, any small lead weight

Examples

The fisherman checks the lead weights along the edge of the net every morning before setting out so the net won't float.
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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 syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtà

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——