สมัคร
sà-màkMeanings
[to] apply (for)
to put oneself forward to be considered for something such as a job, course, or membership
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[to] enroll; sign up; register
to join a service, activity, or program by providing required details
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[to] subscribe
to arrange to receive a service or publication regularly
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willing; voluntary
Willing or acting by one's own choice, especially in expressions such as สมัครใจสมัครใจsà-màk-jai1voluntary2[to] volunteer; [to] do [sth] willingly.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สมัคร said สะ-หมัก?
sà-màk
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 | — | — |