ผลึก

pà-lʉ̀k

Meanings

1NounB1

crystal; crystalline solid

a solid substance with a regular internal structure and external geometric form; a crystal

Examples

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2AdjectiveC1

crystalline; in crystal form

having a crystalline structure or occurring in the form of crystals

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ผลึก said ผะ-หลึก?

pà-lʉ̀k

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 endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

pà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High 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——