เดลต้า

deen-dtâa

Meanings

1NounB2

the Greek letter delta (Δ, δ)

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

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2NounB2

river delta

A triangular tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river, typically where it diverges into several outlets.

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3NounB2

the Delta variant (of COVID-19)

A variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was a major cause of COVID-19 cases globally.

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4NounC1

the symbol Δ (change/difference)

The symbol Δ used in mathematics and science to denote a change or difference in a value.

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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——

Word Breakdown

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เดลต้าdeen-dtâaเดลต้าdeen-dtâathe Greek letter delta (Δ, δ)the Greek letter delta (Δ, δ)Word