หางแฉก

hǎang-chɛ̀ɛk

Meanings

1NounB2

forked tail; split tail

a forked tail; a split tail (often referring to the anatomy of certain birds, fish, or animals)

2AdjectiveB2

fork-tailed

fork-tailed; having a split tail (used as a modifier, e.g., for bird or fish species)

Tones

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

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 syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

hǎang

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

+
หางแฉกhǎang-chɛ̀ɛkหางแฉกhǎang-chɛ̀ɛkforked tail; split tailforked tail; split tailWord