ภาคี

paa-kii

Meanings

1NounB2

party (to an agreement); contracting party

A person, organization, or state that is a signatory or participant in a contract, treaty, or agreement.

Examples

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2NounB2

partner; member of an alliance

An entity that collaborates as part of a partnership, coalition, or network for a shared purpose.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ภาคี said พา-คี?

paa-kii

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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

paa

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——
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