How to Pronounce Korean120

A guide to the pronunciation of Korean, including consonants, vowels, and diphthongs. Thank you for your interest in learning how to pronounce Korean! This guide will provide you with the basics of Korean pronunciation, including the consonants, vowels, and diphthongs. With a little practice, you will be able to speak Korean with confidence!

Consonantsㄱ (g/k): Pronounced like the "g" in "go" or the "k" in "key".
ㄴ (n): Pronounced like the "n" in "nose".
ㄷ (d/t): Pronounced like the "d" in "dog" or the "t" in "top".
ㄹ (l/r): Pronounced like the "l" in "love" or the "r" in "run".
ㅁ (m): Pronounced like the "m" in "man".
li>ㅂ (b/p): Pronounced like the "b" in "boy" or the "p" in "pop".
ㅅ (s): Pronounced like the "s" in "sun".
li>ㅇ (ng): Pronounced like the "ng" in "sing".
ㅈ (j): Pronounced like the "j" in "jump".
ㅊ (ch): Pronounced like the "ch" in "church".
ㅋ (k): Pronounced like the "k" in "kite".
ㅌ (t): Pronounced like the "t" in "top".
ㅍ (p): Pronounced like the "p" in "pop".
ㅎ (h): Pronounced like the "h" in "house".

Vowelsㅏ (a): Pronounced like the "a" in "father".
ㅓ (eo): Pronounced like the "eo" in "seoul".
ㅗ (o): Pronounced like the "o" in "go".
ㅜ (u): Pronounced like the "u" in "put".
ㅡ (eu): Pronounced like the "eu" in "neutral".
ㅣ (i): Pronounced like the "i" in "machine".

Diphthongsㅐ (ae): Pronounced like the "ae" in "aerobics".
ㅔ (e): Pronounced like the "e" in "bed".
ㅘ (wa): Pronounced like the "wa" in "water".
ㅙ (wae): Pronounced like the "wae" in "wafer".
ㅚ (oe): Pronounced like the "oe" in "Oedipus".
ㅝ (wo): Pronounced like the "wo" in "work".
ㅞ (we): Pronounced like the "we" in "well".
ㅢ (ui): Pronounced like the "ui" in "fruit".

Tips for PronunciationPay attention to the position of your tongue. The position of your tongue will determine the sound of the vowel you produce.
Use your breath to create the consonants. The consonants in Korean are all produced with the use of breath.
Practice regularly. The best way to improve your pronunciation is to practice regularly.

With a little practice, you will be able to speak Korean with confidence! I hope this guide has been helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

2024-11-20

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