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Long and Short Vowels

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sàrà uu (long)

eu - like u in pure

sàrà ù (short)

eu - like u in French word du
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More Practice

Use the next few applications to get more practice saying the names of the vowels and the sound they make. Remember, the quicker you can think the sound in your head, the quicker you will be able to read a Thai word. Consult the Thai vowel chart below as often as you need to, and one day soon, you won't need it anymore.

The Thai Vowels

Regular Vowels (short sound)
Regular Vowels (long sound)
Special Vowels
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Gender  (Recordings for your gender)
Transliterations  (Thai words in English)
Interpretations  (What the words mean)

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