Consonants

ก /kɔɔ/ unaspirated similar to English 'g' but not voiced; like the /k/ in 'ski'
ต /tɔɔ/ unaspirated 't',  like the 't' in 'stop'
อ           Double function:
        1. /ɔɔ/ - as a vowel - like 'awe' in English
        2. /ʡ/ - as an initial consonant - a glottal stop.  The glottis is closed, as in the
                    onset of "O!-O!" [='someone's in trouble']  When written as an intial
                    consonant, a vowel will be associated with it, e.g., the word for 'younger
                    uncle/aunt' อา  /ʡaa/ English 'aah'
ม /mɔɔ/   English 'mmh'
น /nɔɔ/   English 'nnh'

long vowels [saara]

- า /aa/ like English "aahh
  -ี /ii/   like English "ee"

Quick Quiz Questions:

What letter has a double function?_____________________________________

What are the 2 functions? _________;________ Example?__________________

What is the Thai word for 'vowel'?______________________