สภาพ

sà-pâap

Meanings

1NounB1

condition; state

the existing quality or form of something at a particular time (e.g., สภาพรถ, สภาพอากาศสภาพอากาศsà-pâap-aa-gàatweather; atmospheric conditions)

Examples

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2NounB1

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

  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——