บุฉนวน

bù-chà-nǔuan

Meaning

1VerbB2

[to] insulate; line with insulation

to cover, line, or fit something with insulating material to reduce the transfer of heat, cold, sound, or electricity

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is บุฉนวน said บุ-ฉะ-หนวน?

bù-chà-nǔuan

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bù

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——
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Word Breakdown

บุbùบุbù[to] line; upholster[to] line; upholsterPart 1
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บุฉนวนbù-chà-nǔuanบุฉนวนbù-chà-nǔuan[to] insulate; line with insulation[to] insulate; line with insulationWord