ตึงตัว

dtʉng-dtuua

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

tight; taut

pulled tight or stretched; not loose (e.g., กล้ามเนื้อตึงตัว ‘muscles are tight’)

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2VerbB1

[to] tighten; become tense/taut

to become tight, tense, or constricted

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3AdjectiveB2

tense; strained

showing tension or stress in people, relationships, or situations

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4AdjectiveC1

tight; in short supply

having limited supply or availability, especially of money, credit, or labor; characterized by scarcity relative to demand.

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During an economic downturn, the labor market tends to be quite tight and it becomes harder to find a job.
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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 endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtʉng

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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——