สุญญตา

sŭn-yá-dtaa

Meaning

1NounC2

emptiness (Buddhism)

the Buddhist doctrine that all phenomena lack a permanent, independent self or essence (Pali: suññatā)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สุญญตา said สุน-ยะ-ยา-ตา?

sŭn-yá-dtaa

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

4 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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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สุญญตาsŭn-yá-dtaaสุญญตาsŭn-yá-dtaaemptiness (Buddhism)emptiness (Buddhism)Word