หลังรี

lǎng-rii

Meaning

1AdjectiveB2

slender, tapering back

Describes a back that is slim and somewhat tapered; used for animals (e.g., horses, dogs) or objects with a long, narrow back profile.

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 classLeading หA silent ห before ล puts this syllable in high 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

lǎng

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——

Word Breakdown

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รีriiรีriielongated; oblong; ovalelongated; oblong; ovalPart 2
หลังรีlǎng-riiหลังรีlǎng-riislender, tapering backslender, tapering backWord