เกสร

gee-sɔ̌ɔn

Meanings

1NounB1

pollen; flower pollen

the fine powder produced by flowers that is used for plant reproduction.

Examples

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2NounB2

stamen; pistil (flower reproductive parts)

the reproductive parts of a flower, such as the stamen or pistil, in general reference.

Examples

The teacher explained that the pistil and stamen together comprise the reproductive parts of a plant.
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Tones

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

Why is เกสร said เก-สอน?

gee-sɔ̌ɔn

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 endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gee

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——