เป็นจำนวนมาก

bpen-jam-nuuan-mâak

Meanings

1AdjectiveB1

numerous; many (post-nominal)

Existing in large quantity; used after the noun or noun phrase it describes (e.g., ผู้คนเป็นจำนวนมาก).

Examples

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2AdverbB1

in large numbers; in great quantity

To a great extent or in large amounts, typically following a verb (e.g., มีผู้สมัครเป็นจำนวนมาก).

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is เป็นจำนวนมาก said เป็น-จัม-นวน-มาก?

bpen-jam-nuuan-mâak

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

4 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

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

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

bpen

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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เป็นจำนวนมากbpen-jam-nuuan-mâakเป็นจำนวนมากbpen-jam-nuuan-mâaknumerous; many (post-nominal)numerous; many (post-nominal)Word