สยาม

sà-yǎam

Meanings

1Proper nounB1

Siam; former name of Thailand

The former official name of Thailand (used until 1939 and briefly 1945–1949); also used in historical, cultural, or poetic contexts to refer to Thailand or Thai identity.

Examples

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2AdjectiveB2

Siamese; relating to Siam/Thailand (attributive)

Used attributively to mean ‘of Siam/Thailand’ in set phrases and names (e.g., Siamese cat, Siamese twins); also in proper names (e.g., Siam Paragon).

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สยาม said สะ-หยาม?

sà-yǎam

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——