๑๐
sìpMeaning
1NounA1
ten (10)
the number ten (10), written in Thai numerals.
Examples
ฉันchǎnฉันchǎn1I; me2[to] eat (of Buddhist monks and novices)3like; as (in the manner of)มีmiiมีmii1[to] have; possess2there is/are; exist3[to] experience; undergoปากกาbpàak-gaaปากกาbpàak-gaapen (ink writing tool)๑๐sìp๑๐sìpten (10)ด้ามdâamด้ามdâam1classifier: certain handled tools and writing instruments2handle; haft
I have 10 pens.
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He promised to call back within 10 minutes.
Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
Why is ๑๐ said สิบ?
sìp
Thai spelling does not always show how a word sounds. This is how it is said.
The tone rules below use the spoken syllables.
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classHigh class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableEnds in -บ, a stop, so it is dead.
High class consonants
ขฃฉฐถผฝศษสห
Result
Low tone
sìp
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
High class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → 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 | — | — |