สามบี

sǎam-bii

Meaning

1NounC1

BBB (triple‑B) rating/category

the BBB (triple‑B) rating category for issuers or bonds; the lowest investment‑grade category on S&P/Fitch scales (BBB+, BBB, BBB−), roughly equivalent to Moody’s Baa (Baa1/Baa2/Baa3). BBB−/Baa3 is the lowest investment‑grade rung

Examples

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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

  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

sǎam

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——
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Word Breakdown

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สามบีsǎam-biiสามบีsǎam-biiBBB (triple‑B) rating/categoryBBB (triple‑B) rating/categoryWord