สไปค์

sà-bpai

Meanings

1NounB1

spike; pointed stud

a projecting point or stud, especially on sports shoes or equipment

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2NounB2

spike (sudden increase)

A sudden, brief, and sharp rise in a value or level (e.g., price, demand, network traffic).

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3VerbB2

to spike (increase sharply)

To rise quickly and sharply for a short period.

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4NounB2

spike (volleyball); [to] spike (volleyball)

In volleyball, a powerful downward hit of the ball; also, to hit the ball forcefully downward.

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Tones

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

Why is สไปค์ said สะ-ไป?

sà-bpai

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 endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

sà

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——