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Phak /PUK/

Phak (Thai: พัก, pronounced PUK) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Rest, break. Called at the end of a round or session. It is also written Pak and Pack. Related terms: Pho laeo and Round. Guides on this site that use it include Training Muay Thai in Thailand: The Complete Guide. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Phakพัก
Rest, break. Called at the end of a round or session.
TermPhak
Thai scriptพัก
Pronunciation (approx.)PUK
Also writtenPak, Pack
CategoryLanguage

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Guides that use “Phak”

Questions about Phak

What does Phak mean in Muay Thai?

Rest, break. Called at the end of a round or session.

How do you pronounce Phak?

Phak is pronounced roughly PUK. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Phak written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written พัก.

What are other spellings of Phak?

It is also written Pak and Pack. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Phak?

Related terms: Pho laeo and Round.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.