สตีฟ
sà-dtìipMeaning
1Proper nounA1
Steve (given name)
the male given name Steve, a Thai transcription of the English name
Examples
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Steve is my friend.
Yesterday, I went to the market with Steve.
Steve will come to Thailand next month.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สตีฟ said สะ-ตีบ?
sà-dtìip
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
sà
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |