แคม

kɛɛm

Meanings

1NounB1

lip; rim; edge; bank

The lip, rim, or outer edge of an object or opening; also a raised edge or bank, as around a slot or along a shore.

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2NounB2

labia (anatomy)

The labia; the outer or inner folds of skin surrounding the vulval opening.

Examples

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3NounC1

cam (mechanical part)

a shaped mechanical component that rotates to convert rotary motion into reciprocating or irregular motion; a loanword from English

Tones

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

How the tone is decided

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

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

kɛɛm

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low 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——