ไลม์

lai

Meanings

1NounA2

lime (citrus fruit)

A lime: a sour, usually green citrus fruit used in cooking and drinks. A borrowing from English, sometimes used to distinguish particular lime varieties.

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2NounB1

lime (bright yellow‑green color)

A bright yellow‑green color.

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3AdjectiveB1

lime-colored; bright yellow‑green

Having a bright yellow‑green color.

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Tones

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

How the tone is decided

  1. Consonant classLow class
  2. Tone markNo tone mark
  3. Syllable endingLive syllableThe vowel ไ hides a final -ย, so it is live.

Low class consonants

คฅฆงชซฌญฑฒณทธนพฟภมยรลวฬฮ

Result

Mid tone

lai

Level, in your normal speaking voice.

Low class + No tone mark + Live syllable → Mid

ม์ 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——