สแครช

sɔ̌ɔ-krɛ̂ɛt

Meanings

3Proper nounB1

Scratch (programming platform)

the name of a beginner-friendly visual programming platform for creating interactive stories, animations, and games

Examples

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4NounB2

scratch (DJ technique); scratching

a DJ technique of moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable to produce rhythmic sounds; also, the sound created by this

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Tones

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

Why is สแครช said สอ-แครช?

sɔ̌ɔ-krɛ̂ɛt

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 endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sɔ̌ɔ

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——