ตอบสนอง

dtɔ̀ɔp-sà-nɔ̌ɔng

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] respond; react (to [sth]/[sb])

to reply or show a reaction to [sth]/[sb] or a situation

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] meet; satisfy (a need/request)

to fulfill or meet a need, request, demand, condition, or expectation

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ตอบสนอง said ตอบ-สะ-หนอง?

dtɔ̀ɔp-sà-nɔ̌ɔng

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtɔ̀ɔp

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 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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ตอบสนองdtɔ̀ɔp-sà-nɔ̌ɔngตอบสนองdtɔ̀ɔp-sà-nɔ̌ɔng[to] respond; react (to [sth]/[sb])[to] respond; react (to [sth]/[sb])Word