บอยล์

bɔɔi

Meaning

1Proper nounB2

Boyle (proper name)

Thai transliteration of the surname “Boyle,” commonly referring to Robert Boyle, the scientist.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is บอยล์ said บอย?

bɔɔi

  • Silent letterล์ 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 -ย, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bɔɔi

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ล์ 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——
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