ขอม

kɔ̌ɔm

Meanings

1NounB2

Khmer (archaic Thai term)

an old Thai term for the Khmer people or culture, chiefly in historical contexts; may sound archaic or pejorative today

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2NounC1

Khom script; traditional Khmer-derived script

a traditional Khmer-derived writing system used in Thailand, especially for Pali religious texts, sacred inscriptions, and manuscripts; also used of historical Khmer writing

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

kɔ̌ɔm

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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——