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oo-soon

Meaning

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ozone (O3)

A molecule made of three oxygen atoms found mainly in the stratosphere, where it absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation; at ground level it is an air pollutant.

Examples

The stratosphere contains ozone that helps absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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Tones

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

2 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

oo

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

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โอโซนoo-soonโอโซนoo-soonozone (O3)ozone (O3)Word