ความปลอดภัย

kwaam bplòt pai

Meanings

1NounB1

safety

the state of being protected from physical harm, accidents, or danger

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2NounB2

security

protection of people, property, or information from threats, crime, or danger

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Tones

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

Why is ความปลอดภัย said ความ-ปลอด-ไพ?

kwaam bplòt pai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster คว, the first consonant ค sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

kwaam

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——

Word Breakdown

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ความปลอดภัยkwaam bplòt paiความปลอดภัยkwaam bplòt paisafetysafetyWord