อื้อฉาว

ʉ̂ʉ-chǎao

Meaning

1AdjectiveB2

scandalous; notorious

causing public shock or strong disapproval because of disgraceful or improper behavior

Examples

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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 markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Falling tone

ʉ̂ʉ

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Mid class + Mai tho → Falling

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——
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Word Breakdown

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อื้อฉาวʉ̂ʉ-chǎaoอื้อฉาวʉ̂ʉ-chǎaoscandalous; notoriousscandalous; notoriousWord