Thai Transliteration
ภาษาไทย
Convert Thai script to Latin transliteration.
About Thai Transliteration
Thai is the writing system of the Thai language.
Thai uses 44 consonants and 32 vowels.
Tones are marked by tone marks (่, ้, ๊, etc.).
History
Thai script was created in 1283 CE, derived from Khmer.
It was influenced by the ancient Sanskrit writing system.
Thai is a syllable-based script, not alphabetic.
Things You Might Not Know
- •Thai has 5 tone marks that change word meaning.
- •Consonants are divided into three classes affecting tone.
- •Vowels can appear before, after, above, or below consonants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tones does Thai have?
5 tones: mid, high, low, rising, and falling (each can be long or short).
Is Thai an alphabet?
No - it's a syllabic script where consonant class affects tone.
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