แผล็บๆ
plàep plàepMeaning
rapidly (darting tongue or licking)
describing the rapid, repeated darting motion of a tongue (like a snake), or the action of licking something quickly
Examples
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is แผล็บๆ said แผล็บ-แผล็บ?
plàep plàep
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
2 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh classConsonant clusterIn the cluster ผล, the first consonant ผ sets the class.
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
ResultSpoken tone
Rising tone
Dips low first, then rises clearly.
Spelling rule: High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Spoken tone Said with a Rising tone in everyday Thai. The spelling rule would give a Low tone, but this word follows how it's actually pronounced.
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |
The chart shows the spelling rule. In everyday Thai, this syllable is said with a Rising tone instead.