แคสต์
kɛ́ɛtMeanings
[to] cast [sb] (choose actors/models)
To choose actors or models for roles in a film, series, advertisement, or show.
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cast (the actors of a production)
The group of actors in a film, play, or TV show.
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[to] cast [sth] (send media to a device)
To send or stream audio or video from a phone or computer to a TV or other screen.
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casting (the selection process)
The process of choosing actors or models for roles in a film, series, advertisement, or show.
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[to] audition (try out for a role)
For an actor or model to try out for a part by performing in a short test.
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[to] cast [sth] (pour into a mold)
To make an object by pouring a liquid material (such as resin or metal) into a mold and letting it set.
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[to] cast [a game/match] (stream/record commentary)
To livestream or record commentary over gameplay or esports, typically while playing or observing a match.
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[to] cast [sth] (convert data type, computing)
In programming, to convert a value or variable from one data type to another.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is แคสต์ said แค้ด?
kɛ́ɛt
- Final soundAt the end of a syllable, ส is said like ด (t).Silent letterต์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.Spoken toneSaid with a High tone in everyday Thai, as if written แค้ด (kɛ́ɛt). The spelling rule would give a Falling tone.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classLow class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableLong vowelEnds in -ส, a stop, so it is dead.
Low class consonants
คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ
ResultSpoken tone
High tone
kɛ́ɛt
Starts high and keeps climbing.
Spelling rule: Low class + No tone mark + Dead syllable · Long vowel → Falling
Spoken tone Said with a High tone in everyday Thai. The spelling rule would give a Falling tone, but this loanword follows how it's actually pronounced. Say it as if written แค้ด (kɛ́ɛt).
ต์ 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 | — | — |
The chart shows the spelling rule. In everyday Thai, this syllable is said with a High tone instead.