แผดเผา

pɛ̀ɛt-pǎo

Meanings

1VerbB2

[to] scorch; sear; burn fiercely [sth]

To burn, scorch, or sear with intense, radiating heat, especially from the sun.

Examples

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2VerbC1

[to] torment; sear emotionally [sb]

To cause intense emotional suffering (such as from jealousy, anger, or grief), as if being consumed by an internal fire; to torment.

Examples

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Tones

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

2 syllables · pick one to see its rule

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classHigh class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -ด, a stop, so it is dead.

High class consonants

ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห

Result

Low tone

pɛ̀ɛt

Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.

High 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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แผดเผาpɛ̀ɛt-pǎoแผดเผาpɛ̀ɛt-pǎo[to] scorch; sear; burn fiercely [sth][to] scorch; sear; burn fiercely [sth]Word