มูลฐาน

moon-lá-tăan

Meanings

1AdjectiveC1

fundamental; basic; foundational

being the most basic or essential part; forming the base that other parts depend on

Examples

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2NounC1

basis; foundation; origin

the underlying basis, foundation, or source from which something arises or develops.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is มูลฐาน said มูล-ถาน?

moon-lá-tăan

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 syllableEnds in -ล, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

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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