เอาชนะ

ao-chá-ná

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] defeat; beat; prevail (over an opponent)

to win against or get the better of someone in a contest, game, or conflict.

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] overcome; surmount (a problem/feeling)

to successfully deal with or rise above a difficulty, obstacle, or emotion.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is เอาชนะ said เอา-ชะ-นะ?

ao-chá-ná

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 syllableThe vowel เ-า hides a final -ว, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ao

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