เดนิม

dà-nəəm

Meanings

1NounB1

denim (fabric)

a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for making jeans, overalls, and other clothing.

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2NounB1

denim clothing; jeanswear

clothing, such as jeans or jackets, made from denim fabric.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is เดนิม said ดะ-เนิม?

dà-nəəm

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

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 endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

dà

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——