แคน

kɛɛn

Meanings

1NounB1

khaen (Lao–Isan mouth organ)

A traditional free-reed bamboo mouth organ used in Lao and Northeastern Thai (Isan) music.

Examples

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2Proper nounB2

Khaen (nickname/given name)

A Thai/Lao nickname or given name, often romanized as Khaen or Kan; usage depends on the individual.

Examples

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

kɛɛn

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——