Vowels

The Korean vowels are the first group of letters to master when learning this new language. They are the easiest letters to memorize and pronounce as they all have distinct sounds and only one way to read them. You will notice that almost each vowel can be grouped into pairs, with one letter being read as is and the other pronounced with a “y” in front.

Below are the 10 Korean vowels found in the Korean alphabet.

ㅏ (a) ~~
pronounced “a” as in “father”

ㅑ (ya) ~~
pronounced as “ya” as in “yatch”

ㅓ (eo) ~~
pronounced as “u” as in “cup”

ㅕ (yeo) ~~
pronounced as “yuh” as in “young”

ㅗ (o) ~~
pronounced as “o” as in “so”

ㅛ (yo) ~~
pronounced as “yo” as in “yo-yo”

ㅜ (u) ~~
pronounced as “u” as in “pool”

ㅠ (yu) ~~
pronounced as “yu” as in “youth”

ㅡ (eu) ~~
pronounced as “u” as in “put”

ㅣ (ee) ~~
pronounced as “ee” as in “feet”
  
Korean Vowels

  

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