Chapter 2: Consonants
Tap to Listen
Click on the consonants below to hear their names. Repeat until you can recognize the name of each consonant.
ง
ป
ด
Pronunciation Notes
Notes on the Consonants in this Lesson:
- ง (ng): This sound is like the ‘ng’ at the end of the English words “sing” or “bring“. Unlike in English, this sound can appear at the beginning of a Thai word. One way to practice using the “ng” sound at the beginning of a word is to start with the word “longing” and peel off sounds from the beginning until you can say “nging”.
- ป (p): This is an unaspirated ‘p’. It sounds like the ‘p’ in “spin” or “spot,” not the ‘p’ in “pin” or “pot.” As with the ‘p’ in ‘spin’, there is no puff of air when speaking ป.
- ด (d): This sound is very similar to the ‘d’ in the English word “dog.”
Listen then Tap
Click the 🔊 button to hear a consonant’s name, then find the correct consonant.
When you can consistently identify the correct answer on your first or second guess, you’re ready to move on.
Tap Then Say
Click on the consonants below to hear their core sound, then repeat it.
ง
ป
ด
Say Then Tap
Try to say the sound of the consonant before clicking on it to check your pronunciation.
ง
ป
ด