จอมทัพ

jɔɔm-táp

Meanings

1NounB2

commander-in-chief; supreme commander (Thailand)

The highest-ranking military commander; in Thailand, the King is formally the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Examples

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The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand stipulates that the King is the Head of the Thai Armed Forces.
2NounB2

playmaker (sports)

a key player who directs the attacking play of a team, especially in football (soccer) or basketball

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

jɔɔm

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid 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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จอมทัพjɔɔm-tápจอมทัพjɔɔm-tápcommander-in-chief; supreme commander (Thailand)commander-in-chief; supreme commander (Thailand)Word