ถาวร

tǎa-wɔɔn

Meaning

1AdjectiveB1

permanent; lasting

lasting indefinitely without planned change or end; intended to remain for a long time

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ถาวร said ถา-วอน?

tǎa-wɔɔn

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

tǎa

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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——