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What is อ?
อ is a Thai letter, specifically a vowel. Here is a list of all
Thai vowels
.
Letter Name
Use this name when spelling:
สระออ
sa ra aw (l l m)
Sound:
long [aw]
Writing
Thais add
อ
to write stand-alone vowels:
ออ
Info:
อ
is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
ออ
can (but doesn't have to) be followed by a closing consonant.
Sample words:
นอน
nawn (m)
สอง
sawng (r)
อ๋อ
aw (r)
ผอม
phawm (r)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is ออ or อ correct?
Both ออ and อ 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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