Preferences

Here you can change how thai2english works to suit your own learning preferences.

Transliteration

There’s no universal way of spelling Thai words using the English alphabet, so we provide a few common options. All systems have to strike a balance between precision and readability, as Thai has several sounds not present in English.

If you’re not sure, we recommend sticking with the thai2english default system.

✓thai2englishsà-wàt-dee krápOur own system - built for accurate pronunciation and to be easily readable.✓RTGSsà-wàt-di khrápThe official transliteration you'll see on road signs. Generally not precise enough for learners.✓IPAsà-wàt-diː kʰrápFull phonetic alphabet. Most precise, if you already read it.✓Simplified IPAsà-wàt-dii krápIPA with the trickier symbols smoothed out. Used in some learning Thai materials.✓NoneJust the Thai script, on its own

Play it, and check the spelling sounds right to you.วันนี้อากาศดีมาก ผมอยากไปเที่ยวทะเลกับเพื่อนwan née aa-gàat dee mâak pŏm yàak bpai tîieow tá-lay gàp pêuuanThe weather is really nice today. I want to go to the sea with friends.

Tone markers

The marks above the vowels tell you which of the five tones to use. We recommend keeping them on while you’re learning.

✓Show tone markersReads assà-wàt-dee kráp

Theme

✓Auto✓Light✓Dark

check_circleSaved on this device.