ดำเนินต่อไป

dam-nəən-dtɔ̀ɔ-bpai

Tones

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

Why is ดำเนินต่อไป said ดัม-เนิน-ต่อ-ไป?

dam-nəən-dtɔ̀ɔ-bpai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

4 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

dam

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——

Word Breakdown

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ดำเนินต่อไปdam-nəən-dtɔ̀ɔ-bpaiดำเนินต่อไปdam-nəən-dtɔ̀ɔ-bpai[to] continue; proceed; carry on[to] continue; proceed; carry onWord