พอควร

pɔɔ-kuuan

Meanings

1AdverbB1

moderately; fairly; reasonably

To a suitable or moderate degree; neither too little nor too much.

Examples

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2AdjectiveB2

moderate; reasonable

Of a suitable or middling amount or degree; not excessive.

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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 syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

pɔɔ

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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พอควรpɔɔ-kuuanพอควรpɔɔ-kuuanmoderately; fairly; reasonablymoderately; fairly; reasonablyWord