ต่ำต้อย

dtàm-dtɔ̂ɔi

Meaning

1AdjectiveB2

lowly; of low status

having a low social status or rank; considered unimportant

Examples

He often regards local handicrafts as inferior, even though they have great value and stories.
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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

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markMai ek
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dtàm

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + Mai ek → 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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ต่ำต้อยdtàm-dtɔ̂ɔiต่ำต้อยdtàm-dtɔ̂ɔilowly; of low statuslowly; of low statusWord