แบบ

bɛ̀ɛp

Meanings

2NounB1

model; pattern; design; template

a model, pattern, or template used as a guide or example for making, designing, or doing something.

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3NounB1

form; questionnaire

a form with spaces for information; a questionnaire or application form.

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4AdverbB2

in a ... way; -ly (pre-head adverbial marker)

placed before adjectives to form adverbial phrases meaning “in a ... way,” roughly like English “-ly” (e.g., แบบง่าย = in a simple way).

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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 markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Low tone

bɛ̀ɛp

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low

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——