ปูนสอ

bpuun-sɔ̌ɔ

Meaning

1NounB2

mortar; lime mortar

a mixture of lime, sand, and water used as a binding agent in masonry; mortar.

Examples

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -น, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bpuun

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.

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

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สอsɔ̌ɔสอsɔ̌ɔto plaster; smear; daub (to join/seal surfaces)to plaster; smear; daub (to join/seal surfaces)Part 2
ปูนสอbpuun-sɔ̌ɔปูนสอbpuun-sɔ̌ɔmortar; lime mortarmortar; lime mortarWord