How to Pronounce Some Sounds in Korean137

Korean pronunciation can be tricky for native English speakers, especially when it comes to certain unique sounds that don't exist in English. Here's a guide to help you master these sounds:

1. ㄱ (g/k) and ㅋ (k)

ㄱ (g/k) is pronounced like the "g" in "go" when it's at the beginning of a word or syllable. However, when it's in the middle or end of a word or syllable, it's pronounced like the "k" in "kick".

ㅋ (k) is always pronounced like the "k" in "kick".

2. ㄷ (d/t) and ㅌ (t)

ㄷ (d/t) is pronounced like the "d" in "dog" when it's at the beginning of a word or syllable. However, when it's in the middle or end of a word or syllable, it's pronounced like the "t" in "top".

ㅌ (t) is always pronounced like the "t" in "top".

3. ㅂ (b/p)

ㅂ (b/p) is pronounced like the "b" in "boy" when it's at the beginning of a word or syllable. However, when it's in the middle or end of a word or syllable, it's pronounced like the "p" in "pop".

4. ㅈ (j)

ㅈ (j) is pronounced like the "j" in "jump".

5. ㅅ (s)

ㅅ (s) is pronounced like the "s" in "sun".

6. ㄹ (r/l)

ㄹ (r/l) is a bit trickier. It can be pronounced like the "r" in "red" when it's at the beginning of a word or syllable. However, when it's in the middle or end of a word or syllable, it's pronounced like the "l" in "love".

7. ㅁ (m)

ㅁ (m) is pronounced like the "m" in "mom".

8. ㄴ (n)

ㄴ (n) is pronounced like the "n" in "nose".

9. ㅇ (ng)

ㅇ (ng) is pronounced like the "ng" in "sing".

10. ㅎ (h)

ㅎ (h) is pronounced like the "h" in "hat".

11. ㄲ (kk)

ㄲ (kk) is a double consonant that's pronounced like the "kk" in "kick".

12. ㄸ (tt)

ㄸ (tt) is a double consonant that's pronounced like the "tt" in "top".