Korean Pronunciation: How to Pronounce “That“ in Korean5

Korean pronunciation can be tricky for native English speakers, especially when it comes to certain sounds that don't exist in English. One of those sounds is the "t" sound in the word "that." In Korean, this sound is pronounced with an aspirated "t," meaning that there is a puff of air released after the "t" is pronounced. This is different from the "t" sound in English, which is usually pronounced without aspiration.

To pronounce the "t" sound in Korean, place your tongue against the back of your top teeth, just like you would to pronounce the "t" sound in English. However, instead of simply releasing the air from your mouth, you need to push more air out after the "t" is pronounced. This is what creates the aspiration.

Here are some tips for pronouncing the "t" sound in Korean:
Make sure your tongue is placed against the back of your top teeth.
Pronounce the "t" sound as if you are trying to spit out a piece of food.
Push more air out after the "t" is pronounced.

Once you have mastered the basic pronunciation of the "t" sound, you can start practicing saying the word "that" in Korean. The Korean word for "that" is "그 (geu)." To pronounce this word, simply pronounce the "g" sound as you would in English, and then follow it with the aspirated "t" sound. Here is an audio clip of the word "that" being pronounced in Korean:

[Audio clip of the word "that" being pronounced in Korean]

With a little practice, you will be able to pronounce the "t" sound in Korean like a native speaker. Just remember to keep your tongue against the back of your top teeth and push more air out after the "t" is pronounced.

2024-12-11

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