ไอคิว

ai-kiu

Meanings

1NounB1

IQ; intelligence quotient

a score from tests that shows how a person's thinking ability compares with other people

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2NounB1

intelligence (informal)

general mental sharpness or smartness, used informally (e.g., ไอคิวสูง/ต่ำต่ำdtàm1low; not high2low-class; inferior; base3low-pitched; low (voice/tone))

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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 syllableThe vowel ไ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ai

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——
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