ออโต้

ɔɔ-dtôo

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

automatic

automatic; operating by itself without manual control (e.g., โหมดออโต้โหมดออโต้mòot-ɔɔ-dtôoautomatic mode; auto mode; auto setting, เกียร์ออโต้เกียร์ออโต้giia-ɔɔ-dtôoautomatic transmission; automatic gear)

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2NounB1

automatic transmission

automatic transmission (in vehicles); contrasted with manual

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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 classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ɔɔ

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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

ออɔɔออɔɔ[to] crowd together; cluster[to] crowd together; clusterPart 1
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ออโต้ɔɔ-dtôoออโต้ɔɔ-dtôoautomaticautomaticWord