ตะวันตก

dtà-wan-dtòk

Meanings

1NounA2

west (direction)

the cardinal direction west; the direction where the sun sets

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2AdjectiveA2

western

relating to the west or to Western countries, culture, or styles

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3NounB1

the West; Western world

the Western world; countries or cultures seen as Western (e.g., Europe, North America) in cultural or geopolitical contexts

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Tones

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

3 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——