เบตา

bee-dtaa

Meanings

1NounB1

beta (Greek letter β)

the second letter of the Greek alphabet, used in scientific, mathematical, and naming contexts

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2NounB2

beta version; public test stage

a pre-release stage of software or a product for wider user testing before final release

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3NounC1

beta particle/decay

a type of nuclear radiation or decay involving emission of beta particles (electrons or positrons)

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4NounC1

beta (finance risk metric)

a measure of a stock’s sensitivity to market movements relative to a benchmark index

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bee

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——