สวิง
sà-wǐngMeanings
swing (motion)
a back-and-forth or arcing movement
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[to] swing
to move back and forth in an arc; to make a swinging motion
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sports swing
the motion used to hit a ball in sports such as golf, baseball, or tennis
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hand net
a scoop net used for catching fish or aquatic animals; dip net
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swing (music)
a jazz style with a strong rhythmic groove; swing rhythm or swing music
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swinging; partner swapping (colloq.)
Sexual activity involving consensual partner swapping or group sex.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is สวิง said สะ-หวิง?
sà-wǐng
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 | — | — |