ทำแยม

tam-yɛɛm

Meaning

1VerbA2

[to] make jam

To cook fruit with a large amount of sugar to produce a thick, sweet spread.

Tones

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

Why is ทำแยม said ทัม-แยม?

tam-yɛɛm

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——

Word Breakdown

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ทำแยมtam-yɛɛmทำแยมtam-yɛɛm[to] make jam[to] make jamWord