ตูมๆ
dtoom dtoomMeaning
1InterjectionA2
boom! boom! (sound)
A sound-word for a loud bang or explosion, often repeated; also used for a heavy splash.
Examples
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Yesterday, cars crashed with a loud 'boom boom' sound, it was very scary.
He threw a big rock into the water, making a loud 'splash splash' sound.
เสียงsĭiangพลุplúเฉลิมฉลองchà-lĕrm chà-lŏngดังdangตูมๆdtoom dtoomติดต่อกันdtìt-dtòr ganหลายlăaiนาทีnaa-tee
The sound of celebratory fireworks went 'boom boom' continuously for several minutes.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ตูมๆ said ตูม-ตูม?
dtoom dtoom
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
dtoom
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 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 | — | — |