ถนอม

tà-nɔ̌ɔm

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] take good care of; cherish

to treat someone or something gently and carefully to keep it in good condition; to cherish

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] conserve; use sparingly

to use something carefully and in small amounts so that it lasts longer

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3VerbB2

[to] preserve food

to keep food from spoiling by methods such as drying, salting, sugaring, or canning

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ถนอม said ถะ-หนอม?

tà-nɔ̌ɔm

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

tà

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High 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——