The sixth consonant in the Thai language is Khor Rakhang ฆ which is a bell.
Thai consonants were developed with a word association (Rakhang = Bell) to help in learning the language only. What is important is the sound you hear when Khor Rakhang ฆ is used in a Thai script word. Khor Rakhang ฆ makes the Kh/K when verbally spoken in Thai language.
The Thai consonant Khor Rakhang ฆ is named for a bell for ease in learning. Please do not try to associate the consonant Khor Rakhang ฆ when used in a word to meaning an actual bell. The bell reference is only to assist you in learning and recognizing the consonant in a word. What is important to remember is the Kh/K sound the consonant Khor Rakhang ฆ makes when used in a Thai word.
The Thai consonant Khor Rakhang ฆ is the sixth consonant in the Thai alphabet. It is pronounced as a Kh/K sound.
When you see Khor Rakhang ฆ in a thai script word, there will a sound of K when pronouncing the word orally in Thai.
Here are some examples:
ฆ ระฆัง = Kor Rakhang = Bell (you can see the Thai script word ฆ ระฆัง) starts with the Thai consonant ฆ. This means when you pronounce the word orally it will have a K sound (Kha wela).
ฆ่าเวลา (kha wela) = to kill time (you can see the Thai script word ฆ่าเวลา) starts with the Thai consonant ฆ. This means when you pronounce the word orally it will have a K sound (Kha wela).
ฆาตกร (khaat kon) = murderer (you can see the Thai script word ฆาตกร) starts with the Thai consonant ฆ. This means when you pronounce the word orally it will have a K sound (Khaat kon).
You can listen to the sound in the Google Translator by entering the word bell in English and translating to Thai and clicking on the speaker button. To learn how to correctly pronounce these words, use the google translator HERE.
Kor Rakhang is a very common consonant in Thai, and it is used in many different words. It is important to learn how to pronounce Khor Rakhang correctly, as it can make a big difference in the meaning of a word.
This is how to write Khor Rakhang:
To learn how to correctly pronounce Gor Gai, use the google translator HERE
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