ปล่อง

bplɔ̀ɔng

Meanings

1NounB1

chimney; flue

A vertical structure or pipe that carries smoke or gases out of a building or device.

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2NounB2

volcanic vent; crater

A natural opening on a volcano where lava, ash, or gases come out; a volcanic crater.

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3NounB2

shaft; vertical passage

A long, narrow, often vertical passage or duct, such as a mine shaft or ventilation shaft.

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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 ปล, the first consonant ป sets the class.
  2. Tone markMai ek
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bplɔ̀ɔng

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——