สแกน

sà-gɛɛn

Meanings

1VerbA2

[to] scan (digitize/read codes)

to use a scanner or device to make a digital image or read a barcode/QR code

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2VerbB1

[to] scan (inspect quickly)

to look over something quickly or systematically to find information or check for issues

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3NounB2

medical scan

a diagnostic imaging procedure such as CT, MRI, or ultrasound (informal clipped use)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สแกน said สะ-แกน?

sà-gɛɛn

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

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 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——