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Letter Name
Use this name when spelling:
สระเอ
sa ra eh (l l m)
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:
เอง
ehng (m)
เบล
behn (m)
เจค
jehg (l)
เอส
ehd (l)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is เ ?
เ is a Thai letter, specifically a vowel.
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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