What is  วาย?

 วาย is a Thai vowel sound consisting of multiple letters. Here is a list of all Thai vowels.

Sound:

long [uay]

Writing

Thais add อ to write stand-alone vowels:
อวาย
Info: อ is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
อวาย can not have a closing consonant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is อวาย or  วาย correct?

Both อวาย and  วาย are correct. อ is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when teaching vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
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