ทอมดี้

tɔɔm-dîi

Meanings

1NounB2

Thai 'tom–dee' lesbian subculture

The Thai lesbian subculture based on the roles of 'tom' (a masculine-presenting woman) and 'dee' (a feminine woman).

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2NounB2

a tom–dee couple

A couple consisting of a 'tom' (a masculine-presenting woman) and a 'dee' (a feminine woman).

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3NounB2

toms and dees; tom–dee people

Toms and dees collectively; people in the Thai tom–dee identity system (masculine-presenting women and their feminine partners).

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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 classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

tɔɔm

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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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ทอมดี้tɔɔm-dîiทอมดี้tɔɔm-dîiThai 'tom–dee' lesbian subcultureThai 'tom–dee' lesbian subcultureWord