pronunciation of the word ai (shy)

[vimto66]

The thai word for shy is `ai` but is it pronounced as in `eye` or as in `hey`.

[Taeng Mo]

Ai, as in shy, or eye, but with a more Ar sound.

Phom ki ai = I am shy.

Pronounce ki flat, not high rising or you will be telling her you're a shy sh*t.

The word is spelled Or Ang, Sara Ar, Yor Yak.

So "(o)ary"

[THAJEC]

Can also be used shy - (nýjam). Pronunciation is a strong pronouncing the letter "N" at the beginning of words.

[FROST MEDIC999]

Always sounded it as AY but my Thai is Shit as those hearing me Gas a bit will confirm 5555555

[vimto66]

Thanks for that chaps,i always try and learn a few new words for upcoming trips.

[bigbill340]

Always sounded it as AY but my Thai is Shit as those hearing me Gas a bit will confirm 5555555

 

 

It sounded ok on that day in the six when you were telling that lady that I was a bad man who only liked anal and was hung well! 555

[Loong]

Ai, as in shy, or eye, but with a more Ar sound.

Phom ki ai = I am shy.

Pronounce ki flat, not high rising or you will be telling her you're a shy sh*t.

The word is spelled Or Ang, Sara Ar, Yor Yak.

So "(o)ary"

 

Don't understand what you mean by Ar sound.

I think that maybe you mean if you say "Are you" without pronouncing the "r" and the "oo"

"eye" is close enough though.

ai  means to be shy or embarassed

Kee ai describes a person who tends to be shy

 

Kee has a falling tone and is exactly the same as the Thai word for shit

[Jumpin Jack Flash]

its pronounced like eye, as has a rising tone.

[Loong]

its pronounced like eye, as has a rising tone.

 

It is pronounced with a mid tone