แอมป์

ɛɛm

Meanings

1ClassifierA2

classifier (amperes)

Classifier used for measuring electric current in amperes (A).

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2NounB1

ampere; amp (unit)

The SI unit of electric current (symbol A), equal to one ampere.

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3NounB1

amplifier; amp (device)

An electronic device that increases the strength of audio or electrical signals, often used with musical instruments, speakers, or sound systems.

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Tones

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

Why is แอมป์ said แอม?

ɛɛm

  • Silent letterป์ is silent: the ◌์ mark cancels its sound.

The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classMid class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableEnds in -ม, a sonorant, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

ɛɛm

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ป์ is silent here.

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——