อัลฟา
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alpha (Greek letter α)
the first letter of the Greek alphabet, used in science, math, and naming
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alpha (dominant; top-ranking)
describing the most dominant or leading individual or group
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alpha version; earliest release
an early test build of software or a product, often internal and less stable than beta
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alpha particle/decay
a type of nuclear radiation or decay involving emission of alpha particles (helium nuclei)
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alpha (finance excess return)
the risk-adjusted excess return of an investment relative to a benchmark
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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
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ล, a sonorant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
an
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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |