สามภพ

sǎam-póp

Meaning

1NounC1

the three realms of existence

the three realms or worlds of existence in Buddhist cosmology (the world of desire, the world of form, and the formless world)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สามภพ said สาม-พบ?

sǎam-póp

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 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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สามภพsǎam-pópสามภพsǎam-pópthe three realms of existencethe three realms of existenceWord