Mouthguard /FUN YAHNG/
Mouthguard (Thai: ฟันยาง, pronounced FUN YAHNG) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Rubber guard over the teeth, mandatory in all competition. Spitting it out deliberately is a foul under IFMA rules. It is also written Fan yang and Gum shield. Related terms: Fouls. It is one of 23 equipment terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Mouthguardฟันยาง
- Rubber guard over the teeth, mandatory in all competition. Spitting it out deliberately is a foul under IFMA rules.
| Term | Mouthguard |
|---|---|
| Thai script | ฟันยาง |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | FUN YAHNG |
| Also written | Fan yang, Gum shield |
| Category | Equipment |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Mouthguard
What does Mouthguard mean in Muay Thai?
Rubber guard over the teeth, mandatory in all competition. Spitting it out deliberately is a foul under IFMA rules.
How do you pronounce Mouthguard?
Mouthguard is pronounced roughly FUN YAHNG. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Mouthguard written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written ฟันยาง.
What are other spellings of Mouthguard?
It is also written Fan yang and Gum shield. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Mouthguard?
Related terms: Fouls.