แปลบๆ

bplàep bplàep

Meanings

1AdverbB1

sharp; shooting (pain)

in a sharp, sudden, brief way; describing pain that comes in quick stabs or shooting bursts

Examples

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2AdverbB2

flashing briefly; flickering

in quick flashes, appearing and disappearing in short bursts; flickering

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is แปลบๆ said แปลบ-แปลบ?

bplàep bplàep

Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ปล, the first consonant ป sets the 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

bplàep

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——

Word Breakdown

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แปลบๆbplàep bplàepแปลบๆbplàep bplàepsharp; shooting (pain)sharp; shooting (pain)Word