จำกัด

jam-gàt

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] limit; restrict

to set bounds on something, keeping its amount, range, or activity within limits

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2AdjectiveB1

limited; restricted

kept within a small amount, narrow range, or defined boundary

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3NounB1

Ltd.; limited (company)

used in company names to indicate a limited liability company

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Tones

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

Why is จำกัด said จัม-กัด?

jam-gàt

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 endingLive syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

jam

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——