เดลตา

deen-dtaa

Meanings

1NounB1

river delta

A low, often triangular landform at a river’s mouth where it splits into several channels and deposits sediment before entering a sea or lake.

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2NounB2

Delta (Greek letter Δ/δ)

The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, written Δ (uppercase) and δ (lowercase).

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3NounB2

delta (change/difference symbol)

A symbol or term denoting change or difference in a quantity, commonly used in mathematics, science, engineering, and finance.

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4NounC1

Delta variant (virology)

The SARS-CoV-2 variant designated Delta by the World Health Organization, encompassing lineage B.1.617.2 and its sublineages.

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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 syllableEnds in -ล, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

deen

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——