สัมมนา

sǎm-má-naa

Meanings

1NounB1

seminar; workshop

an organized meeting for discussion or training, often academic or professional

Examples

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2VerbB2

[to] hold/attend a seminar; [to] conduct a workshop

to organize, conduct, or take part in a seminar or workshop (used as a verb in Thai)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สัมมนา said สัม-มะ-นา?

sǎm-má-naa

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sǎm

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 classHigh classLow class
No mark + liveMidRisingMid
No mark + dead shortLowLowHigh
No mark + dead longLowLowFalling
Mai ekLowLowFalling
Mai thoFallingFallingHigh
Mai triHigh——
Mai chattawaRising——