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How to pronounce the Korean consonant 'ㅇ' in English

by WaveKorean 2023. 6. 2.

 Here is a guide on how to pronounce the Korean consonant ㅇ in English:

 

Step 1: Relax your tongue.

Step 2: Make a short, sharp sound in the back of your throat.

Step 3: Release the sound.

 

 The Korean consonant ㅇ is pronounced similarly to the English consonant "ng" at the end of a word. However, the Korean consonant ㅇ is pronounced with a shorter, sharper sound.

 

 Here are some examples of Korean words that contain the consonant ㅇ:

 

  • 앉다 (an-da) - to sit
  • 울다 (ul-da) - to cry
  • 잊다 (i-da) - to forget
  • 옳다 (ol-da) - to be right

 

 The Korean consonant ㅇ is pronounced similarly to the English consonant "ng" at the end of a word. However, the Korean consonant ㅇ is pronounced with a shorter, sharper sound.

 

 To pronounce the Korean consonant ㅇ, follow these steps:

 

  • Relax your tongue.
  • Make a short, sharp sound in the back of your throat.
  • Release the sound.

 

 Here are some examples of Korean words that contain the consonant ㅇ:

 

  • 앉다 (an-da) - to sit
  • 울다 (ul-da) - to cry
  • 잊다 (i-da) - to forget
  • 옳다 (ol-da) - to be right

 

Here are some additional tips for pronouncing the Korean consonant ㅇ:

 

  • Make sure that your tongue is not touching your teeth.
  • Make sure that your lips are not pursed.
  • Make sure that you are not exhaling too much air.

 

 With a little practice, you will be able to pronounce the Korean consonant ㅇ like a native speaker!

 

 Here are some additional information about the Korean consonant ㅇ:

 

  • The Korean consonant ㅇ is the most common consonant in the Korean language.
  • The Korean consonant ㅇ can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a Korean word.
  • The Korean consonant ㅇ is pronounced differently depending on its position in a Korean word.
  • When the Korean consonant ㅇ appears at the beginning of a Korean word, it is pronounced as a short, sharp sound in the back of the throat.
  • When the Korean consonant ㅇ appears in the middle of a Korean word, it is pronounced as a short, sharp sound followed by a vowel sound.
  • When the Korean consonant ㅇ appears at the end of a Korean word, it is pronounced as a short, sharp sound followed by a consonant sound.

 

I hope this information was helpful!