ปรับ

bpràp

Meanings

1VerbB1

[to] adjust; modify

to change something slightly so it works better, fits a need, or becomes more accurate

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2VerbB1

[to] adapt; acclimatize

to change one’s behavior, attitude, or settings to suit new conditions

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3VerbB2

[to] fine; impose a fine

to order someone to pay money as a legal or disciplinary penalty

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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 classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ปร, the first consonant ป sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bpràp

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——