สถาบัน
sà-tǎa-banMeanings
institution; establishment
An established organization or system serving a public function (e.g., university, bank, hospital, government body).
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institute (organization)
A specific organization named as an institute (e.g., research institute).
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the monarchy as an institution (Thai context)
The monarchy considered as an institution within Thai society and politics; often referred to as สถาบันกษัตริย์สถาบันกษัตริย์sà-tǎa-ban-gà-sàtthe monarchy; the Crown; royal institution.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สถาบัน said สะ-ถา-บัน?
sà-tǎa-ban
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
3 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 | — | — |