π§π« What Makes Hangul So Unique?
Hangul isn’t just beautiful—it’s logical. Each character represents a sound, and once you learn them, you can read almost anything in Korean. The key to success? Learn how each letter sounds.
π Basic Korean Consonants & Pronunciation
| Korean | Romanization | Pronunciation Tip |
|---|---|---|
| γ± | g/k | Like go or kite |
| γ΄ | n | Like net |
| γ· | d/t | Like door / time |
| γΉ | r/l | Like Spanish r, or light |
| γ | m | Like moon |
| γ | b/p | Like bed / park |
| γ | s | Like see |
| γ | ng | Silent at the start, -ng at the end |
| γ | j | Like jar |
| γ | ch | Like cheese |
| γ | k | Strong k sound |
| γ | t | Strong t sound |
| γ | p | Strong p sound |
| γ | h | Like hello |
π£️ Korean Vowels & Sounds
| Korean | Romanization | Pronunciation Tip |
|---|---|---|
| γ | a | Like ah |
| γ | eo | Like uh |
| γ | o | Like open |
| γ | u | Like oo (moon) |
| γ ‘ | eu | Like teeth-clenched eu |
| γ £ | i | Like ee (see) |
✔ Tip: Combine them to make syllables like κ° (ga), λ° (ba), μ¬ (sa).
π Practice Tips
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Say each letter out loud as you write.
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Listen to Korean music or watch dramas with subtitles to hear natural sounds.
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Practice simple words like “μλ (hello),” “κ°μ¬ν©λλ€ (thank you),” and “μ¬λ (love).”
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