สปิน

sà-bpin

Meanings

2NounB1

spin (rotation; sports/physics)

rotation around an axis; the rotational effect given to a ball or object

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3NounB2

spin (PR/political)

a biased or favorable presentation of information to influence opinion

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4NounB2

spin (fitness class)

an indoor cycling workout or class

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Tones

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

Why is สปิน said สะ-ปิน?

sà-bpin

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 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——