สไปค์
sà-bpaiMeanings
spike; pointed stud
a projecting point or stud, especially on sports shoes or equipment
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spike (sudden increase)
A sudden, brief, and sharp rise in a value or level (e.g., price, demand, network traffic).
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to spike (increase sharply)
To rise quickly and sharply for a short period.
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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
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- 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 class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |