ตุลย์

dtun

Meanings

1NounB1

Libra (zodiac sign)

The zodiac sign Libra.

Examples

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2NounC1

scale; balance

A scale or balance for weighing, often in a formal or literary context.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ตุลย์ said ตุน?

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  • Final soundAt the end of a syllable, ล is said like น (n).Silent letterย์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ล, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtun

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ย์ is silent here.

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——