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bɔ̀ɔ

Meanings

1NounA2

pit; hole; excavation

A dug-out cavity or excavation in the ground, often deep and used for a specific purpose.

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2NounA2

well (water)

A deep shaft or excavation used to obtain groundwater for use.

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3NounA2

pond; pool

A small, still body of water, natural or man-made (e.g., fish pond, wastewater pond).

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4ClassifierB1

classifier: wells/ponds/pits

Classifier for wells, pits, and ponds.

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5Noun

source; origin (figurative)

The source or origin from which [sth] arises (figurative).

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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 markMai ek
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bɔ̀ɔ

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + Mai ek → 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——