เดลต้า
deen-dtâaMeanings
the Greek letter delta (Δ, δ)
The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Δ (uppercase) or δ (lowercase).
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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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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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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
- 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
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 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 | — | — |