ຫ້າ
[hah]
five Number
* Note — Lao sentences and phrases are not typically spaced out by syllables. But, this is helpful for recognizing where syllables start and end.
Tips:
The Lao numerical symbol for five is ໕
If you ever see Lao or Thai people type or respond with “555,” it’s the Lao and Thai way version of “hahaha” or “lol.”
Tone Breakdown
ຫ້າ [hah] — this syllable has a high-class consonant and a long vowel. This normally produces a rising tone, but this syllable has a ໄມ້ໂທ /mai toh/ tone mark. Therefore, the tone of the syllable is a low-falling tone.