Food and drink โปรตีน bproo-dtiin
protein noun
- bproo mid
- dtiin mid
- Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.
How to use it
โปรตีนbproo-dtiin is the English word with Thai sounds: an unaspirated bp and dt, and two mid syllables. Ready-to-eat chicken breast, อกไก่òk gài, is the gym crowd's favourite protein, and convenience stores sell it chilled.
Other spellings you'll see
There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- protein
- pro tin
- bpro dtiin
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