ตำหนัก

dtam-nàk

Meanings

1NounB2

royal residence; pavilion

A royal residence or pavilion used by members of the royal family; also used for residences of high-ranking royals or revered figures.

Examples

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2ClassifierB2

classifier: royal residence/pavilion

A classifier for royal residences or pavilions (e.g., ตำหนักหนึ่ง, สองตำหนัก).

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ตำหนัก said ตัม-หนัก?

dtam-nàk

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 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

dtam

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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ตำหนักdtam-nàkตำหนักdtam-nàkroyal residence; pavilionroyal residence; pavilionWord