ฟอร์แมต
fɔɔ-mɛ̂ɛtMeanings
format; layout; structure
The structure or layout of something, such as a document, file, program, or event (e.g., file format, show format).
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[to] format (set structure/layout)
To set or arrange the structure or layout of something, such as defining a document style or configuring a file format.
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[to] format (erase/init disk)
To prepare a storage device by initializing or erasing it to a specified file system.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ฟอร์แมต said ฟอ-แมต?
fɔɔ-mɛ̂ɛt
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Mid tone
fɔɔ
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
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 | — | — |