ฟอร์ก
fɔ́ɔkMeanings
fork (software split)
a split of a software project into a new line of development based on the original codebase.
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[to] fork (split a project/code)
to create a separate line of development by copying and splitting a software project/codebase. Example: ฟอร์กโปรเจกต์ไปพัฒนาต่อ (fork the project to continue development).
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fork (blockchain)
a divergence in a blockchain's history or a change to its protocol rules, such as a soft fork or hard fork; not necessarily a permanent split into separate chains
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fork (repository copy)
on platforms like GitHub, a copy of a repository made to your own account to develop independently of the original. Example: ฟอร์กรีโปไปยังบัญชีของตน (fork the repo to your account).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ฟอร์ก said ฟ้อก?
fɔ́ɔk
- Silent letterร์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.Spoken toneSaid with a High tone in everyday Thai, as if written ฟ้อก (fɔ́ɔk). The spelling rule would give a Falling tone.
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
ResultSpoken tone
High tone
fɔ́ɔk
Starts high and keeps climbing.
Spelling rule: Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Long vowel → Falling
Spoken tone Said with a High tone in everyday Thai. The spelling rule would give a Falling tone, but this loanword follows how it's actually pronounced. Say it as if written ฟ้อก (fɔ́ɔk).
ร์ 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 | — | — |
The chart shows the spelling rule. In everyday Thai, this syllable is said with a High tone instead.