พากย์

pâak

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] dub (audio for film/TV)

To record or provide a replacement voice track, often in another language, for a film, TV show, or video.

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2NounB1

dubbing; voice-over

The act or process of adding or replacing dialogue or narration on a film, TV show, or video.

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This movie has a Thai dubbed version, making it easier for children to watch.
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3VerbB2

[to] narrate/chant in traditional performance

To deliver stylized narration or chanting in traditional Thai performances (e.g., shadow puppetry, classical theater).

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4NounB2

narration/commentary

Formal narration or commentary in traditional or ceremonial contexts.

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5VerbC1

[to] commentate; provide commentary

To describe and comment on an event as it unfolds, especially a sports match or competition.

Examples

ผู้ประกาศpûu-bprà-gàatผู้ประกาศpûu-bprà-gàat1announcer; presenter2broadcast presenter/announcerพากย์pâakพากย์pâak1[to] dub (audio for film/TV)2dubbing; voice-over3[to] narrate/chant in traditional performance4narration/commentary5[to] commentate; provide commentaryสถานการณ์sà-tǎa-ná-gaanสถานการณ์sà-tǎa-ná-gaansituation; circumstancesการจราจรgaan-jà-raa-jɔɔnการจราจรgaan-jà-raa-jɔɔn1road traffic; traffic conditions2traffic (other modes/networks)สดsòtสดsòt1fresh (not preserved)2live (broadcast/in real time)3bright; vivid (color)4in cash5raw; uncooked (food)6unmixed; straight (of a drink)จากjàakจากjàak1from; away from2[to] leave; depart; part from3nipa palmศูนย์sǔunศูนย์sǔun1zero; 02center; hubควบคุมkûuap-kumควบคุมkûuap-kum1[to] control; regulate; manage2[to] restrain; keep in checkเพื่อpʉ̂ʉaเพื่อpʉ̂ʉa1for; in order to2for the sake of; on behalf ofแจ้งjɛ̂ɛngแจ้งjɛ̂ɛng1[to] inform; notify; report2clear; evident; explicit3open; exposed to view4bright; daylight (literary/formal)เส้นsênเส้นsên1line; stripe; thread-like length2noodle (food strand)3CL: strand-like things4tendon; nerve; sinew5route; line (service/path)6connections; pull (informal)ทางเลี่ยงtaang-lîiangทางเลี่ยงtaang-lîiang1detour; bypass2workaround; way around [sth]ให้hâiให้hâi1[to] give; provide2[to] allow; let; permit3to; for [sb] (recipient)4[to] have [sb] do; cause to5for (benefit of)6so that; in order to7until; to the point that (result)ประชาชนbprà-chaa-chonประชาชนbprà-chaa-chon1classifier: คน2the public; the people (citizens of a country)
The announcer provided live commentary on the traffic situation from the control center to inform the public of detour routes.
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Tones

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

Why is พากย์ said พาก?

pâak

  • Silent letterย์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableLong vowelEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Falling tone

pâak

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Long vowel → Falling

ย์ is silent here.

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——