อ

Letter

 * 1)  (อ อ่าง), the 43rd consonant letter of the Thai alphabet

Usage notes

 * This letter belongs to the
 * อ is a special case in that at the beginning of a word it is used as a silent initial for syllables that start with a vowel (all vowels are written relative to a consonant). The same symbol is used as a vowel in non-initial position.