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What is หว?
หว is a combination of Thai letters which are pronounced together. They are part of the
Thai consonants
.
Take care:
ห is silent and only changes the class of the following consonant to high
หว at the beginning of a syllable
Consonants at the beginning of a syllable are called "starting consonants".
Sound:
[w]
Consonant class:
high
Sample words:
แหวน
waen (r)
หวาน
waan (r)
หวี
wee (r)
ไหว้
wai (f)
หว at the end of a syllable
Consonants at the end of a syllable are called "ending consonants".
Consonant combinations can not be used as ending consonants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is หว pronounced?
หว is pronounced [w]. ห is silent and only changes the class of the following consonant to high.
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