อาร์ม

aam

Meanings

1NounB1

patch; badge

an embroidered patch, badge, or emblem (usually sewn onto a uniform)

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2NounB1

arm

an arm (English loanword, sometimes used for mechanical arms or in specific technical contexts)

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3NounB2

coat of arms; crest

a coat of arms or heraldic crest

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Tones

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

Why is อาร์ม said อาม?

aam

  • Silent letterร์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

aam

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ร์ is silent here.

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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