แคลมป์

klɛɛm

Meanings

1NounB1

clamp; fastening device

A device used to hold objects firmly together by applying pressure, often adjustable (e.g., C-clamp, hose clamp).

Examples

The carpenter uses a clamp to hold two pieces of wood together before applying glue.
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2NounB2

wheel clamp; boot

A locking device attached to a vehicle’s wheel to prevent it from being moved, typically as a parking enforcement measure.

Examples

This morning I found a clamp on the front wheel and had to pay a fine before it could be removed.
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3VerbB2

[to] clamp; fasten tightly

To fix or hold something tightly using a clamp or by applying strong pressure.

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is แคลมป์ said แคลม?

klɛɛm

  • Silent letterป์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow classConsonant clusterIn the cluster คล, the first consonant ค sets the 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

klɛɛm

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ป์ is silent here.

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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