How to pronounce gochujang
Say it like GOH-choo-jang. Gochujang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- choo
- jang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gochujang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gochujang
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-choo-jang.
What does gochujang mean?
- A condiment based on red chili, used in Korean cuisine.
Where does gochujang come from?
Borrowed from Korean 고추장 (gochujang).
Questions about saying gochujang
How do you pronounce gochujang?
Say GOH-choo-jang. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊtʃudʒæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊtʃuːdʒæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gochujang?
Gochujang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · choo · jang.
Is gochujang pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊtʃuːdʒæŋ/ (GOH-choo-jang).