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What is ย?
ย is a Thai letter, specifically a consonant. It is a letter of the
Thai alphabet
.
Letter Name
Use this name when spelling:
ยยักษ์
yaw yag (m h)
Meaning of name:
demon
ย at the beginning of a syllable
Consonants at the beginning of a syllable are called "starting consonants".
Sound:
[y]
Consonant class:
low
Sample words:
ยาก
yaag (f)
ย่าง
yaang (f)
ยา
yaa (m)
โยม
yohm (m)
ย at the end of a syllable
Consonants at the end of a syllable are called "ending consonants".
Sound:
[y]
Consonant ending:
live
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is ย pronounced?
ย is pronounced [y] and can be at the beginning or end of a syllable.
What is the name of ย?
The Thai name of ย is ยยักษ์, pronounced [yaw yag (m h)].
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