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Letter Name
Use this name when spelling:
สระอุ
sa ra u (l l l)
Sound:
short [u]
Writing
Thais add
อ
to write stand-alone vowels:
อุ
Info:
อ
is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
อุ
can (but doesn't have to) be followed by a closing consonant.
Sample words:
คุณ
kun (m)
กุ้ง
gung (f)
ยุ่ง
yung (f)
ยุง
yung (m)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is ุ?
ุ is a Thai letter, specifically a vowel.
Is อุ or ุ correct?
Both อุ and ุ 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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