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laai-náam

Meanings

1NounB1

watermark (paper)

a faint design embedded in paper during manufacture, visible when held to light, used for authenticity and identification

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2NounB1

digital watermark/overlay

a semi‑transparent text or logo placed on images, videos, or documents to indicate ownership or discourage copying

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3NounB2

wavy/ripple pattern (moiré-like)

a decorative pattern resembling water ripples, seen in some textiles or printed surfaces (e.g., moiré effects)

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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 -ย, a sonorant, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

laai

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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