ไตรภพ

dtrai-póp

Meaning

1NounC1

the three realms (Buddhist cosmology)

the three realms of existence in Buddhist cosmology (desire realm, form realm, formless realm)

Examples

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Tones

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

Why is ไตรภพ said ไตร-พบ?

dtrai-póp

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 ตร, the first consonant ต sets the class.
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ไ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

Mid class consonants

กจฎฏดตบปอ

Result

Mid tone

dtrai

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Mid class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

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——
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Word Breakdown

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ไตรภพdtrai-pópไตรภพdtrai-pópthe three realms (Buddhist cosmology)the three realms (Buddhist cosmology)Word