ชำเรา

cham-rao

Meanings

1NounC1

sexual intercourse

sexual intercourse, typically used in a formal or legal context

Examples

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2VerbC1

[to] have sexual intercourse with [sb]; [to] sexually penetrate [sb]

to have sexual intercourse with someone; used mainly in formal or legal contexts. It does not by itself always mean rape unless force or lack of consent is stated.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ชำเรา said ชัม-เรา?

cham-rao

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

cham

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——
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Word Breakdown

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ชำเราcham-raoชำเราcham-raosexual intercoursesexual intercourseWord