ทำลาย

tam-laai

Meanings

1VerbA2

[to] destroy; ruin

to damage or break something so badly that it cannot be used or no longer exists

Examples

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2VerbB1

[to] spoil; undermine

to seriously harm or reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of something (e.g., a plan, reputation)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ทำลาย said ทัม-ลาย?

tam-laai

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

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 syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

tam

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——