สมองกล

sà-mɔ̌ɔng-gon

Meaning

1NounB2

computer; electronic brain

An electronic machine that automatically performs calculations and processes information; an older term for a computer, literally meaning 'mechanical brain'.

Examples

In the past, people called computers 'mechanical brains' because they could calculate faster than humans.
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Tones

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

Why is สมองกล said สะ-หมอง-กล?

sà-mɔ̌ɔng-gon

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. 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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——

Word Breakdown

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สมองกลsà-mɔ̌ɔng-gonสมองกลsà-mɔ̌ɔng-goncomputer; electronic braincomputer; electronic brainWord