Tag: Korean Pronunciation
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Korean 사잇소리 현상 and 사이시옷
Introduction In Korean compound nouns, the sound at the boundary often changes. This is called 사잇소리 현상. The important point is that the ㅅ (사이시옷) in spelling does not create the sound; it is only a way to represent part of this phenomenon in writing. The sound change itself happens naturally to make words easier…
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How to Read Hangul Easily: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
1. What is Hangul? Hangul is the Korean writing system.It was created to match the shape of sounds, making it easy and logical to learn—even for beginners. if you’re a nerd who’s looking for an in-depth guide, I have it for you! 2. Structure of a Hangul Letter: CV and CVC Each Hangul letter usually…
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How to Read Hangul: From Creation to Real Pronunciation
Hangul (한글), the Korean writing system, is one of the most logical and learner-friendly alphabets in the world. In this guide, you’ll not only learn how Hangul is structured and pronounced, but also discover hidden pronunciation rules that native speakers often use without realizing. If this guide feels too complicated for you, I have a…