อำนาจ

am-nâat

Meanings

1NounB1

power; authority

the ability or right to control, command, or make decisions over people or events

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2NounB2

jurisdiction; legal authority

the official power vested in a person or body to act or make decisions in a particular area

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3NounB2

influence

the capacity to affect others’ actions, beliefs, or decisions without formal authority

Examples

This marketer has such persuasive influence that many clients change their minds and choose the more expensive package.
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4NounB2

force; might

coercive or compelling power; might or dominance

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Tones

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

Why is อำนาจ said อัม-นาจ?

am-nâat

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ำ hides a final -ม, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

am

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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——