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tai-yài

Meanings

1NounB2

the Shan (Tai Yai) people

An ethnic group of the Tai family, primarily in northern Myanmar (Shan State) and neighboring areas, including northern Thailand; also called Tai Yai.

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2NounC1

the Shan language

The language spoken by the Shan (Tai Yai) people.

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3AdjectiveC1

Shan; of the Tai Yai

Relating to the Shan (Tai Yai) people, culture, or language.

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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 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

tai

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——

Word Breakdown

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