พราหมี

praam-mii

Meanings

1NounC1

Brahmi script

an ancient Indian script from which many Asian writing systems are derived

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2NounC1

Brahmi plant

a medicinal herb (Bacopa monnieri) commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine

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3NounC2

Brahmi (goddess)

a Hindu goddess who is the consort or female energy of Brahma

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Tones

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

Why is พราหมี said พราม-มี?

praam-mii

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

  1. Consonant classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster พร, the first consonant พ sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

praam

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——
Work out any syllable's tone in the tone calculator