มาตร
mâatMeanings
measure; standard; rule
A measure, standard, or rule used to define quantity, evaluate quality, or regulate behavior; also a musical or poetic measure.
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measuring; -meter (in compounds)
A bound element in compounds referring to measurement or measuring instruments, often occurring as the final element.
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meter; measuring device
a device or instrument used for measuring quantities such as water, electricity, or speed
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is มาตร said มาด?
mâat
- Final soundAt the end of a syllable, ต is said like ด (t).
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 -ต, a stop, so it is dead.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Falling tone
mâat
Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.
Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Long vowel → Falling
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 | — | — |