สลิง

sà-lǐng

Meanings

1NounB1

wire rope; lifting sling; cable

A strong rope or cable, often made of wire, used with cranes or hoists for lifting or pulling heavy loads; also a lifting sling made of wire rope or other strong material.

Examples

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2NounB1

sling (support or carrying strap)

A band or strap used to support an injured arm or to carry or hang something (e.g., a camera or rifle sling).

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สลิง said สะ-หลิง?

sà-lǐng

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——