ศึกษา

sʉ̀k-sǎa

Meanings

2VerbB1

[to] research; investigate

to examine systematically to gain knowledge or understanding; to conduct research

Examples

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3VerbB2

[to] consider; look into

to look into or consider something carefully before making a decision (formal/registered use)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ศึกษา said สึก-สา?

sʉ̀k-sǎa

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

sʉ̀k

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——