เลนส์
leenMeanings
lens (optical)
A curved piece of glass or plastic that refracts light to focus or disperse it, used in cameras, eyeglasses, microscopes, telescopes, etc.
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contact lens
A small thin lens worn directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic purposes.
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camera lens (interchangeable unit)
A complete interchangeable optical unit for cameras, often consisting of multiple elements and mechanics (e.g., a 50 mm lens).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is เลนส์ said เลน?
leen
- Silent letterส์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
Result
Mid tone
leen
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
ส์ is silent here.
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 | — | — |