กำเริบ

gam-rə̂əp

Meanings

1VerbB2

to flare up; relapse

to return, worsen, or become active again after improvement, especially of an illness, symptom, or problem

Examples

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2AdjectiveC1

insolent; overbearing; wanton

showing rude or excessive boldness; acting arrogantly or uncontrollably in behavior

Examples

After getting the new position, he spoke arrogantly and wouldn't listen to anyone's advice.
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Tones

See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.

Why is กำเริบ said กัม-เริบ?

gam-rə̂əp

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

gam

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

Tone chart

Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.

Mid classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——