ฉนวน

chà-nǔuan

Meanings

1NounB1

insulator; insulating material

a material or layer that resists the passage of heat, electricity, or sound

Examples

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2NounB2

barrier; buffer

something that separates or prevents direct contact or influence

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ฉนวน said ฉะ-หนวน?

chà-nǔuan

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

chà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High 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——