สภาพ
sà-pâapMeanings
condition; state
the existing quality or form of something at a particular time (e.g., สภาพรถ, สภาพอากาศสภาพอากาศsà-pâap-aa-gàatweather; atmospheric conditions)
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circumstances; situation
the set of surrounding factors or realities that affect someone or something (e.g., สภาพสังคมสภาพสังคมsà-pâap-sǎng-komsocial condition; state of society, สภาพเศรษฐกิจสภาพเศรษฐกิจsà-pâap-sèet-tà-gìteconomic condition)
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สภาพ said สะ-พาบ?
sà-pâap
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 | — | — |