ลิซิส

lí-sít

Meanings

1NounB2

lysis (cell disintegration)

The disintegration of a cell or microorganism due to rupture of the plasma membrane, releasing cellular contents (e.g., caused by viruses, enzymes, or osmotic pressure).

Examples

The biologist explained that lysis occurs when the cell membrane ruptures and the contents flow out.
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2NounC1

lysis (chemical or enzymatic breakdown)

lysis: chemical or enzymatic breakdown of a substance or biological structure (e.g., lipolysis, proteolysis).

Examples

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableShort vowelA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

High tone

lí

Starts high and keeps climbing.

Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Short vowel → High

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——