เอดิเตอร์

ee-dì-dtə̂ə

Meanings

1NounB1

editor

a person who edits material for publication, broadcast, or media (loanword from English)

Examples

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2NounB2

editor (software)

a computer program used for entering and modifying text, code, or data

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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is เอดิเตอร์ said เอ-ดิ-เต้อ?

ee-dì-dtə̂ə

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 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

ee

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——