ศิลปะ

sǐn-lá-bpà

Meanings

1NounA2

art; the arts

creative human expression such as painting, sculpture, music, dance, literature, film, etc.

Examples

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2NounB1

artistic skill; craft

a refined skill or technique in doing something well; artistry

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ศิลปะ said สิน-ละ-ปะ?

sǐn-lá-bpà

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

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

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sǐn

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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——