เบส์
beeMeanings
bass (music)
The lowest part of the musical range, or a musical instrument that plays in this range, such as a bass guitar or double bass.
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base (chemistry)
In chemistry, a substance that can react with an acid to form a salt and water; an alkaline substance.
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base (cosmetics)
A cosmetic product, such as a foundation or primer, applied to the skin to create a smooth, even surface for other makeup.
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base (baseball)
In baseball, one of the four stations on the field that a runner must touch in succession to score a run.
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is เบส์ said เบ?
bee
- Silent letterส์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingLive syllableA long vowel with no final consonant, so it is live.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Mid tone
bee
Level, in your normal speaking voice.
Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid
ส์ is silent here.
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |