พวงรอก

puuang-rɔ̂ɔk

Meaning

1NounC1

block and tackle; pulley block

a mechanism consisting of ropes or chains and one or more pulley blocks, used for lifting or pulling heavy loads

Examples

The mechanic uses a block and tackle to lift the heavy engine out of the car.
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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

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

puuang

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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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พวงรอกpuuang-rɔ̂ɔkพวงรอกpuuang-rɔ̂ɔkblock and tackle; pulley blockblock and tackle; pulley blockWord