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What is หญ?
หญ 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
หญ at the beginning of a syllable
Consonants at the beginning of a syllable are called "starting consonants".
Sound:
[y]
Consonant class:
high
Sample words:
ใหญ่
yai (l)
หญิง
ying (r)
หญ้า
yaa (f)
หญ 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 หญ pronounced?
หญ is pronounced [y]. ห is silent and only changes the class of the following consonant to high.
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