สยาม
sà-yǎamMeanings
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.
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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).
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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
- 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 | — | — |