นำโด่ง

nam-dòong

Meaning

1VerbB2

[to] have a big lead

to be far ahead of others in a race, poll, or competition; to lead by a wide margin.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is นำโด่ง said นัม-โด่ง?

nam-dòong

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

nam

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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นำโด่งnam-dòongนำโด่งnam-dòong[to] have a big lead[to] have a big leadWord