อีโบนี

ii-boo-nii

Meanings

1NounB2

ebony wood

Ebony, a very hard, dense tropical hardwood noted for its deep black color.

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2AdjectiveB2

ebony-black color

Deep black in color like ebony wood; very dark black.

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3NounC1

ebony tree

The tree that produces ebony wood (various Diospyros species).

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Tones

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

3 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ii

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——

Word Breakdown

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อีโบนีii-boo-niiอีโบนีii-boo-niiebony woodebony woodWord