How to pronounce hangul
Say it like HAHN-gool. Hangul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHN).
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- HAHN
- gool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hangul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- goolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hangul
American and British speakers say hangul in essentially the same way: /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ in the US and /ˈhɑːnˌɡuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAHN-gool.
What does hangul mean?
- The phonetic alphabet used to write the Korean language.
- The Kashmir stag.
Where does hangul come from?
From Korean 한글 (han'geul, “Korean script”).
Questions about saying hangul
How do you pronounce hangul?
Say HAHN-gool. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑnˌɡul/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːnˌɡuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hangul?
Hangul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHN). Broken into parts: HAHN · gool.
Do Americans and Brits say hangul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ and the British form is /ˈhɑːnˌɡuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.