ข้อห้าม

kɔ̂ɔ-hâam

Meanings

1NounB1

prohibition; taboo

a rule, condition, or itemized restriction that forbids something; a cultural or institutional taboo.

Examples

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2NounC1

contraindication (medicine)

a medical reason or condition for which a particular treatment, drug, or procedure should not be used.

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Falling tone

kɔ̂ɔ

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

High class + Mai tho → Falling

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——
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Word Breakdown

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ข้อห้ามkɔ̂ɔ-hâamข้อห้ามkɔ̂ɔ-hâamprohibition; tabooprohibition; tabooWord