แต้ม

dtɛ̂ɛm

Meanings

2NounA2

dot; speck; spot

a small mark, dot, or speck on a surface; a small dab of color

Examples

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3VerbB1

[to] dot; dab; apply a small amount

To make dots or small marks on a surface, or apply a small amount of something, such as medicine or makeup, by dabbing.

Examples

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markMai tho
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Falling tone

dtɛ̂ɛm

Starts high, rises a little, then drops clearly.

Mid class + Mai tho → Falling

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——