บุคลิก

bùk-ká-lík

Meanings

1NounB1

personality; character

the set of traits or qualities that make up a person's character or style

Examples

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2NounB2

demeanor; bearing

the outward manner, appearance, or style that presents an impression

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is บุคลิก said บุก-คะ-ลิก?

bùk-ká-lík

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 syllableEnds in -ค, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bùk

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——

Word Breakdown

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บุคลิกbùk-ká-líkบุคลิกbùk-ká-líkpersonality; characterpersonality; characterWord