สกัด
sà-gàtMeanings
[to] extract; [to] derive; [to] press out
to take a substance out from a source by pressing, boiling, using a solvent, or other process (e.g., plant extract, espresso)
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[to] intercept; [to] block; [to] suppress
to stop, block, or cut off the movement or progress of someone or something; to suppress or curb
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[to] chisel; chip away
to cut, shape, or break away material using a chisel or similar tool
[to] extract; distill (information or ideas)
to draw out essential information, ideas, or knowledge from a larger body of material
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สกัด said สะ-กัด?
sà-gàt
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
sà
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 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 | — | — |