สถาบัน

sà-tǎa-ban

Meanings

1NounB1

institution; establishment

An established organization or system serving a public function (e.g., university, bank, hospital, government body).

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2NounB1

institute (organization)

A specific organization named as an institute (e.g., research institute).

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3NounB2

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

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. 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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——