อัปยศ

àp-bpà-yót

Meanings

1NounC1

disgrace; shame; dishonor

a state of deep shame or dishonor; something that causes public shame

Examples

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2AdjectiveC1

disgraceful; shameful; dishonorable

very shameful; bringing dishonor

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is อัปยศ said อับ-ปะ-ยศ?

àp-bpà-yót

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

àp

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid 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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อัปยศàp-bpà-yótอัปยศàp-bpà-yótdisgrace; shame; dishonordisgrace; shame; dishonorWord