ดอกตูม
dɔ̀ɔk-dtuumMeaning
1NounA2
flower bud
A flower that has not yet opened; a bud.
Examples
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These jasmine buds will bloom tomorrow.
เด็กผู้หญิงdèk-pûu-yǐngก็gɔ̂เหมือนmʉ̌ʉanดอกตูมdɔ̀ɔk-dtuumที่tîiกำลังgam-langรอวันrɔɔ-wanเบ่งบานbèng-baanอย่างสวยงามyàang-sǔuai-ngaam
A young girl is like a flower bud, waiting for the day to bloom beautifully.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ก, a stop, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
dɔ̀ɔk
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
Word Breakdown
ดอกdɔ̀ɔkดอกdɔ̀ɔk1flower; blossom2classifier: flowers and similar items3interest (on money)4emphasis or assurance particle (regional or old-fashioned)flower; blossomPart 1
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ตูมdtuumตูมdtuum1boom; bang (explosion sound)2swollen; bulging; plump; in budboom; bang (explosion sound)Part 2
ดอกตูมdɔ̀ɔk-dtuumดอกตูมdɔ̀ɔk-dtuumflower budflower budWord