บ.ก.
bor gorMeanings
editor
an editor of a publication such as a newspaper, magazine, or book (abbreviation for บรรณาธิการบรรณาธิการban-naa-tí-gaaneditor)
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bureau; division; headquarters
a command bureau, police division, or headquarters, especially in military or police contexts (abbreviation for กองบังคับการกองบังคับการgɔɔng-bang-káp-gaanheadquarters; command unit; (police) division or กองบัญชาการกองบัญชาการgɔɔng-ban-chaa-gaan1headquarters; command2command center (facility))
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is บ.ก. said บอ-กอ?
bor gor
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
bor
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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |