How to Pronounce the Korean Letter “우“241

The Korean letter "우" is pronounced as "oo" in English. It is a rounded vowel, pronounced with the lips rounded and the back of the tongue raised.

To pronounce the "우" sound, start by opening your mouth slightly and rounding your lips. Then, raise the back of your tongue towards the roof of your mouth, but not so much that it touches. Finally, exhale air through your mouth to produce the "oo" sound.

Here are some examples of Korean words that contain the "우" sound:* 우유 (milk)
* 우리 (we)
* 부모 (parents)
* 무슨 (what)

The "우" sound can also be pronounced with a slight nasalization, which means that the air flows through the nose as well as the mouth. This nasalized pronunciation is common in casual speech and in some dialects of Korean.

Here are some tips for pronouncing the "우" sound correctly:* Make sure to round your lips and raise the back of your tongue.
* Avoid pronouncing the "우" sound too nasally.
* Practice pronouncing Korean words that contain the "우" sound until you can do it comfortably and correctly.

With a little practice, you'll be able to pronounce the Korean letter "우" like a native!

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:* [How to Pronounce the Korean Letter "우" (YouTube video)](/watch?v=Am2Ge2Yk6oY)
* [Korean Pronunciation Guide](/korean-pronunciation-guide)
* [Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation](/korean-alphabet-pronunciation-learn-hangul/)

2024-11-04

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