ສີດຳ
[sii-dum]
black Adjective
* Note — Lao sentences and phrases are not typically spaced out by syllables. But, this is helpful for recognizing where syllables start and end.
Tone Breakdown
ສີ [sii] — this syllable has a high-class consonant and a long vowel. As a result, this produces a rising tone.
ດຳ [dum] — this syllable has a middle-class consonant and a special vowel. As a result, this produces a high tone.