อักษะ

àk-sà

Meanings

1NounB2

axis; axle (technical)

An axis: a central line about which something rotates or is symmetrically arranged; also an axle: the shaft on which a wheel turns, especially in geometry, anatomy, or engineering. A more common synonym is แกนแกนgɛɛn1axis; core; center2shaft; spindle; axle3core (conceptual).

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2Proper nounC1

the Axis Powers (WWII)

The Axis Powers in World War II, the alliance led by Germany, Italy, and Japan. Often used as ฝ่ายอักษะฝ่ายอักษะfàai-àk-sàAxis Powers (WWII) (the Axis side).

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Tones

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

Why is อักษะ said อัก-สะ?

àk-sà

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

àk

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid 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——