Invisible "o"

Sound:

short [o]

Take care:

This sound is not written. It appears between certain consonant combinations.

Writing

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (o)-?

(o)- is a Thai "invisible vowel".
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