บอง

bɔɔng

Meanings

1NounB2

minced fermented fish

a preparation of fermented fish that is minced and mixed with herbs and spices (often used in regional cuisine)

Examples

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2NounC1

king cobra; venomous snake

a regional name for the king cobra or a similar large venomous snake, especially in dialect use and in names such as งูบองหลา

Examples

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bɔɔng

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid 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——