สองทุ่ม
sɔ̌ɔng-tûmMeanings
1NounA1
8 p.m.
the time at eight o'clock at night (20:00)
Examples
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My favorite drama starts at the time of 8 PM.
He thinks 8 PM is the perfect time to watch a movie.
Is 8 PM too early to call an elder?
2AdverbA1
at 8 p.m.
at eight at night; at 20:00
Examples
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This restaurant closes at 8 PM.
Last night I called my mom at 8 PM.
We will start eating dinner at 8 PM.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Rising tone
sɔ̌ɔng
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising
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 | — | — |
Word Breakdown
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ทุ่มtûmทุ่มtûm1evening time marker (7 p.m.–midnight)2[to] throw forcefully; hurl; pitch3[to] slam; fling down; dump4[to] invest heavily; pour in (effort/money/time)evening time marker (7 p.m.–midnight)Part 2
สองทุ่มsɔ̌ɔng-tûmสองทุ่มsɔ̌ɔng-tûm8 p.m.8 p.m.Word