จำแนก

jam-nɛ̂ɛk

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] classify; categorize

To arrange or sort people or things into groups based on shared characteristics.

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2VerbB2

[to] distinguish; differentiate; discriminate

To tell or mark things apart by noting their differences; to make a distinction; to discriminate between.

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Tones

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

Why is จำแนก said จัม-แนก?

jam-nɛ̂ɛk

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——