ฉายภาพ

chǎai-pâap

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] project an image; [to] show a film

to show or project an image, slideshow, or film onto a surface, usually with a projector.

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] portray; [to] describe vividly

to describe or portray something in a way that creates a clear mental image.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ฉายภาพ said ฉาย-พาบ?

chǎai-pâap

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 endingLive syllableEnds in -ย, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

chǎai

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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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ฉายภาพchǎai-pâapฉายภาพchǎai-pâap[to] project an image; [to] show a film[to] project an image; [to] show a filmWord