คำหลัก

kam-làk

Meanings

1NounB1

keyword

a significant word or short phrase used to index, search for, or categorize information

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headword (in a dictionary)

the word that appears as the main entry in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or index

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Tones

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

Why is คำหลัก said คัม-หลัก?

kam-làk

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

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

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

kam

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——