ฟอนเฟะ

fɔɔn-fé

Meanings

1AdjectiveB2

rotten; decayed

Describes something that is physically rotten, putrid, or badly decayed.

Examples

The trash was left out for too long, and now it's starting to stink and become putrid.
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2AdjectiveB2

corrupt; morally decayed

Describes a system, organization, or society that is thoroughly corrupt and morally rotten.

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

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

fɔɔn

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——
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Word Breakdown

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ฟอนเฟะfɔɔn-féฟอนเฟะfɔɔn-férotten; decayedrotten; decayedWord