พากย์
pâakMeanings
[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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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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[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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narration/commentary
Formal narration or commentary in traditional or ceremonial contexts.
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[to] commentate; provide commentary
To describe and comment on an event as it unfolds, especially a sports match or competition.
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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
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- 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 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 | — | — |