สืบย้อน

sʉ̀ʉp-yɔ́ɔn

Meaning

1VerbB2

[to] trace back; backtrack; retrace

To investigate by moving backward through time, evidence, or steps in order to find an origin, cause, or source.

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 endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

sʉ̀ʉp

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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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สืบย้อนsʉ̀ʉp-yɔ́ɔnสืบย้อนsʉ̀ʉp-yɔ́ɔn[to] trace back; backtrack; retrace[to] trace back; backtrack; retraceWord