สำเภา

sǎm-pao

Meaning

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Chinese junk (sailing ship)

A large traditional wooden sailing ship with high stern and multiple battened sails, historically used for trade in East and Southeast Asia.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is สำเภา said สัม-เภา?

sǎm-pao

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 syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, 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——