Thai is a language that differs from European languages in many ways, not least in terms of pronunciation. Every syllable has its own tone: mid tone, low tone, falling tone, rising tone or high tone. The tone of every word is not a matter of the speaker’s mood but is strictly regulated. These five tones must be learned accurately with each new word. To pronounce a word with a wrong tone means to change its meaning. Somebody using wrong tones will not be understood. The rules of the tone system are extremely complicated, so it is best to memorize tones and words step by step, and listen carefully to Thai people’s pronunciation.
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