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What is ิ?
ิ is a Thai letter, specifically a vowel. Here is a list of all
Thai vowels
.
Letter Name
Use this name when spelling:
สระอิ
sa ra i (l l l)
Sound:
short [i]
Writing
Thais add
อ
to write stand-alone vowels:
อิ
Info:
อ
is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
อิ
can (but doesn't have to) be followed by a closing consonant.
Sample words:
วิ่ง
wing (f)
๑๐
sib (l)
ลิง
ling (m)
ซิ
si (h)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is อิ or ิ correct?
Both อิ 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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