ปีๆ (bpee bpee) — years; whole years

Meaning

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years; whole years

A reduplicated form of ปี emphasizing years as a duration or unit of time; in เป็นปีๆ, 'for years' or 'for whole years'.

I waited for him for years.

3 more examples

He hasn't returned home for years on end.

She saved money for years in order to buy a new car.

It took him years and years of studying before he could graduate as a doctor.

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

bpee bpee

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

Consonant classMid class
Tone markNo tone mark
Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

bpee

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.

for a year or years on end