What is เ ?

เ  is a Thai letter, specifically a vowel. Here is a list of all Thai vowels.

Letter Name

Use this name when spelling:

Sound:

long [eh]

Writing

Thais add อ to write stand-alone vowels:
เอ
Info: อ is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
เอ can (but doesn't have to) be followed by a closing consonant.
Sample words:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is เอ or เ  correct?

Both เอ and เ  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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