เอเอ็ม

ee-em

Meanings

1NounA2

a.m. (ante meridiem)

the designation for times from midnight up to, but not including, noon in the twelve-hour clock system; a Thai rendering of English 'AM'

Examples

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2NounB2

AM (amplitude modulation)

A radio broadcasting method that transmits information by varying the amplitude of the carrier wave. Refers to both the technology and the radio band.

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 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

ee

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——
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Word Breakdown

เอeeเอeehmm; well; huhhmm; well; huhPart 1
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