Korean vowels 5(ㅚ, ㅙ, ㅞ)

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In this post, we'll cover how to write and pronounce the Korean vowels "ㅚ", "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". Since they all share the same pronunciation, mastering just one will help you pronouce the others with ease. ㅚ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅣ ▶ How to write "ㅚ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅚ" is pronounced like the "weh", similar to beginning of words like "weather" or "wet". you can also make the sound by quickly blending "ㅗ"(o) and "ㅣ"(i). For reference, the pronunciation of "ㅚ" is the same as that of "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". ▶ Examples 외국(weh-gook) : Foreign country 쇠(sweh) : Metal 회(hweh) : Sashimi ㅙ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅐ ▶ How to write "ㅙ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add a "ㅐ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation The vowel "ㅙ" is pronounced like "weh", the same as "ㅚ". You can also make t...
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Korean basic vowels2(ㅗ, ㅛ, ㅜ, ㅠ)

Today, we'll take a look at how to write, pronounce, and use the Korean vowels "ㅗ", "ㅛ", "ㅜ", and "ㅠ".
Keep in mind that there are no changes or extra vowels at the end of their pronunciation.

ㅗ : 오(o)

▶ How to write "ㅗ"

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  1. Start by drawing a horizontal line from left to right.
  2. Draw a short vertical line upward at the midpoint of the first line.

▶ Pronunciation

"ㅗ" is pronounced like the "o" in "go".
But it should be pronounced as a pure "o" sound without the additional "u" or "w" sound.

▶ Examples

  • 오리(o-ri) : Duck
  • 소리(so-ri) : Sound
  • 초콜릿(cho-kol-lit) : Chocolate

ㅛ : 요(yo)

▶ How to write "ㅛ"

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  1. Start by drawing a horizontal line from left to right.
  2. Draw two short vertical line upward at the midpoint of the first line.
    ※ one left and one right the center of the horizontal line.

▶ Pronunciation

"ㅛ" is pronounced like "yo" in "yoga".
However, just like "ㅗ", the ending of "ㅛ" should be a pure vowel sound "yo" without an additional "u" or "w" glide.

▶ Examples

  • 요가(yo-ga) : Yoga
  • 요트(yo-teu) : Yacht
  • 요리사(yo-ri-sa) : Chef

ㅜ : 우(u, oo)

▶ How to write "ㅜ"

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  1. Start by drawing a horizontal line from left to right.
  2. Draw a short vertical line downward at the midpoint of the first line.

▶ Pronunciation

"ㅜ" is pronounced like "oo" in "food" or "u" in "rule".
But it is a pure vowel sound, meaning it doesn't change or glide like some English vowels  do.

▶ Examples

  • 우유(u-yu) : Milk
  • 우산(u-san) : Umbrella
  • 우주(u-ju) : Universe

ㅠ : 유(yu)

▶ How to write "ㅠ"

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  1. Start by drawing a horizontal line from left to right.
  2. Draw two short vertical line downward at the midpoint of the first line.
    ※ one left and one right the center of the horizontal line.

▶ Pronunciation

"ㅠ" is pronounced like the "you".
However, it is a clean vowel sound, without any extra "u" or "w" sound added at the end.

▶ Examples

  • 유리(yu-ri) : Glass
  • 유통기한(yu-tong-gi-han) : Expiration date
  • 유전자(yu-jeon-ja) : Gene

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Korean basic vowels1(ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ)

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In this post, we'll take a look at the Korean vowels "ㅏ", "ㅑ", "ㅓ" and "ㅕ". Each section will cover how to write them, their pronunciation, and example words. ㅏ : 아(a) ▶  How to write "ㅏ" Start by drawing a straight vertical line from top to bottom. At the midpoint of this vertical line, draw a short horizontal line extending to the right. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅏ" is pronounced like the "a" in "car", "hat". ▶ Examples 사과(sa-gwa) : Apple 자동차(ja-dong-cha) : Car 나라(na-ra) : Country ㅑ : 야(ya) ▶  How to write "ㅑ" Start by drawing a straight vertical line from top to bottom. Draw two short horizontal line extending to the right ※ one  above  and one  below the center of the vertical line. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅑ" is pronounced like "ya" in "yard", "yahoo". ▶ Examples 야구(ya-gu) : Baseball 야자수(ya-ja-su) : Palm tree 약국(yak-guk) : Pharmacy ㅓ : 어(eo) ▶  How to wri...
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Korean vowels 5(ㅚ, ㅙ, ㅞ)

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In this post, we'll cover how to write and pronounce the Korean vowels "ㅚ", "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". Since they all share the same pronunciation, mastering just one will help you pronouce the others with ease. ㅚ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅣ ▶ How to write "ㅚ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅚ" is pronounced like the "weh", similar to beginning of words like "weather" or "wet". you can also make the sound by quickly blending "ㅗ"(o) and "ㅣ"(i). For reference, the pronunciation of "ㅚ" is the same as that of "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". ▶ Examples 외국(weh-gook) : Foreign country 쇠(sweh) : Metal 회(hweh) : Sashimi ㅙ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅐ ▶ How to write "ㅙ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add a "ㅐ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation The vowel "ㅙ" is pronounced like "weh", the same as "ㅚ". You can also make t...
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Korean vowels 4(ㅐ, ㅒ, ㅔ, ㅖ)

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In this post, we will look at th Korean diphthongs "ㅐ", "ㅒ", "ㅔ" and "ㅖ", which are all formed by combining "ㅣ". So there are some diphthongs that share the same pronunciation. ㅐ : 애(ae) "ㅐ" is a Korean diphthong, formed by combining "ㅏ"(a) and "ㅣ"(ee, i) . Because of this, both pronunciation and writing reflects characteristics of these two vowels. ▶ How to write "ㅐ" Start by drawing a "ㅏ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅐ" is pronounced like the "e" in "egg" or "bed". "ㅐ" and "ㅔ" are pronounced the same. When a clear distinction between "ㅐ" and "ㅔ" is needed, Korean people pronounce "ㅐ" more distinctly as "a-ee"(ㅏ + ㅣ). ▶ Examples 새(sae) : Bird 애인(ae-in) : Lover 배(bae) : Pear, Ship ㅒ : 얘(yae) "ㅒ" is a diphthong, formed by combining the "ㅑ"(ya) a...
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