เสนา

sěe-naa

Meanings

1NounB2

troops; army (literary)

An army or a body of soldiers considered collectively.

Examples

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2NounC1

military official (historical; literary)

An official who serves a king in military affairs.

Examples

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

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

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Rising tone

sěe

Dips low first, then rises clearly.

High class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Rising

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——
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Word Breakdown

เสsěeเสsěegarland; floral wreath (poetic/archaic)garland; floral wreath (poetic/archaic)Part 1
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นาnaaนาnaapaddy field; rice fieldpaddy field; rice fieldPart 2
เสนาsěe-naaเสนาsěe-naatroops; army (literary)troops; army (literary)Word