ไครโอ

krai-oo

Meanings

1AdjectiveB2

cryo-; relating to extreme cold

A combining form (prefix) meaning relating to very low temperatures or freezing. Example: ไครโอเทอราพีไครโอเทอราพีkrai-oo-təə-raa-piicryotherapy (cryotherapy)

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2NounC1

cryo (devices/processes using low temperatures)

in medicine or science, referring to devices or processes that use very low temperatures (e.g., a cryo machine or cryo system).

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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 classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster คร, the first consonant ค sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ไ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

krai

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——