แหล่ง
lɛ̀ngMeanings
source; origin
A place or point from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; the origin or source of something (e.g., แหล่งน้ำแหล่งน้ำlɛ̀ng-náam1water source; water supply2water body, แหล่งข่าวแหล่งข่าวlɛ̀ng-kàaonews source; informant).
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area/locale known for something
A particular place or area characterized by a specific activity, resource, or feature (e.g., แหล่งท่องเที่ยวแหล่งท่องเที่ยวlɛ̀ng-tɔ̂ɔng-tîiaotourist attraction/destination, แหล่งช้อปปิ้ง).
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source (informant)
A person or entity that provides information; an informant or news source (e.g., แหล่งข่าวแหล่งข่าวlɛ̀ng-kàaonews source; informant).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh classLeading หA silent ห before ล puts this syllable in high class.
- Tone markMai ek
- Syllable endingLive syllableNot needed here: the tone mark decides.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
lɛ̀ng
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
High class + Mai ek → Low
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 | — | — |