สิงหล

sǐng-hǒn

Meanings

1NounB2

Sinhalese person; Sinhalese people

A member of the Sinhalese ethnic group, or the group collectively, which forms the majority of Sri Lanka's population.

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2NounB2

Sinhala; Sinhalese language

The language spoken mainly by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka.

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3NounC1

Sri Lanka; Ceylon (historical name)

A historical name for the island of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon.

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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 -ง, a sonorant, so it is live.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sǐng

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——