ประกวด
bprà-gùuatMeaning
1VerbA2
[to] compete (in a contest); [to] enter a contest
To participate or compete in a judged contest or competition.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ปร, the first consonant ป sets the class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
bprà
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 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 | — | — |
Word Breakdown
ประbpràประbprà1[to] dot; mark with dots or short strokes2dotted; dashed3detriment (astrology)[to] dot; mark with dots or short strokesPart 1
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กวดgùuatกวดgùuat1[to] chase; pursue2[to] tighten3[to] press; urge [sb] to hurry[to] chase; pursuePart 2
ประกวดbprà-gùuatประกวดbprà-gùuat[to] compete (in a contest); [to] enter a contest[to] compete (in a contest); [to] enter a contestWord