ເພື່ອ
[peua]
for Preposition
* Note — Lao sentences and phrases are not typically spaced out by syllables. But, this is helpful for recognizing where syllables start and end.
Tips:
Not an actual rule, but in regards to when to use the word ເພື່ອ or ສຳລັບ, ເພື່ອ is more casual and used more in speech.
Tone Breakdown
ເພື່ອ [peua] — this syllable has a low-class consonant and a long vowel. This normally produces a high tone, but this syllable has a ໄມ້ເອກ /mai ehk/ tone mark. Therefore, the tone of the syllable is a middle tone.