What is เ ิ?

เ ิ is a Thai vowel sound consisting of multiple letters. Here is a list of all Thai vowels.

Sound:

long [oe]

Writing

Thais add อ to write stand-alone vowels:
เอิ-
Info: อ is the "silent consonant", it has no sound. It is used when writing vowels as a placeholder for other consonants.
เอิ- needs to be followed by a closing consonant.
Sample words:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is เอิ- or เ ิ correct?

Both เอิ- 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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