Tone Rules for Pāḷi Chanting in the Thai Tradition
Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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The tone rules for Pāli Chanting in the Thai Tradition reflect
the tones of the Thai language when reading Pāli written in Thai
script. This short guide supplements the Pāli pronunciation rules
at the beginning of A Chanting Guide.

The tone rules for Pāḷi Chanting in the Thai Tradition are based
on the Thai alphabet, as it is used to write Pāḷi. Pāḷi itself
is not a tonal language. However, there are still advantages to
learning the system: It helps to distinguish between some consonants
that are similar, such as k and kh, t and th, p and ph, etc.; it
makes memorization easier; and if you go to Thailand your chanting
will fit in with the group.


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