จมูก

jà-mùuk

Meanings

2NounB2

nose (of an object)

the front or projecting part of something, such as the nose of a plane or the spout of a vessel

Examples

The technician said the nose of this aircraft model is designed to reduce air resistance during takeoff.
3 more examples

Tones

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

Why is จมูก said จะ-หมูก?

jà-mùuk

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 endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

jà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——