โธลิน

too-lin

Meaning

1NounC2

tholin (complex organic solids)

a tar-like mix of complex organic solids made when radiation hits simple gases (like methane and nitrogen); found on icy worlds and in the outer Solar System.

Examples

Scientists believe the reddish-brown color on Pluto's surface is caused by organic molecules called tholins.
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Tones

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

Why is โธลิน said โท-ลิน?

too-lin

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

too

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——