ชุมสาย

Thai

Etymology

ชุม (chum) +‎ สาย (sǎai).

Pronunciation

Orthographic		ชุมสาย d͡ʑ u m s ā y
Phonemic		ชุม-สาย d͡ʑ u m – s ā y
Romanization	Paiboon	chum-sǎai
	Royal Institute	chum-sai
(standard) IPA(key)		/t͡ɕʰum˧.saːj˩˩˦/(R)

three-tiered umbrellas in a royal funeral procession

Noun

ชุมสาย • (chum-sǎai)

1. three-tiered umbrella, being part of the royal regalia.
2. temporary, roofed pavilion open on all sides, for housing a royal person at a ceremony.
3. (by extension, as of telephone) exchange.