How to Pronounce Korean Vowels311

Korean has a relatively simple vowel system, with only 10 basic vowels. These vowels can be divided into two groups: monophthongs and diphthongs. Monophthongs are single vowels, while diphthongs are a combination of two vowels.

The following table shows the Korean vowels and their romanized equivalents:| Vowel | Romanized |
|---|---|
| ㅏ | a |
| ㅓ | eo |
| ㅗ | o |
| ㅜ | u |
| ㅡ | eu |
| ㅣ | i |
| ㅐ | ae |
| ㅔ | e |
| diphthongs | |
| diphthongs | oi |
| diphthongs | yu |

The vowels are pronounced as follows:* ㅏ (a) is pronounced like the "a" in "father".
* ㅓ (eo) is pronounced like the "o" in "sort".
* ㅗ (o) is pronounced like the "o" in "boat".
* ㅜ (u) is pronounced like the "u" in "put".
* ㅡ (eu) is pronounced like the "eu" in "neutral".
* ㅣ (i) is pronounced like the "i" in "machine".
* ㅐ (ae) is pronounced like the "ai" in "bait".
* ㅔ (e) is pronounced like the "e" in "bet".
* diphthongs (oi) is pronounced like the "oi" in "oil".
* diphthongs (yu) is pronounced like the "yu" in "yule".

The diphthongs are pronounced as a combination of two vowels. For example, the diphthong " diphthongs" is pronounced like the "oi" in "oil".

Here are some tips for pronouncing Korean vowels:* Make sure to pronounce the vowels clearly and distinctly.
* Do not diphthongize the vowels.
* Pay attention to the length of the vowels. Long vowels are held for longer than short vowels.
* The stress in Korean words is usually on the last syllable.

With a little practice, you will be able to pronounce Korean vowels correctly.

2025-01-28

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