How to pronounce hanja
Say it like HAHN-juh. Hanja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHN).
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US American/ˈhɑndʒə/HAHN-juh
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- HAHN
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanja 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hanja mean?
noun
- The Han character script used to write Korean, particularly in classical literature.
- Any individual Han character as used in the Korean language.
Words that rhyme with hanja
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hanja.
Questions about saying hanja
How do you pronounce hanja?
Say HAHN-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanja?
Hanja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAHN). Broken into parts: HAHN · juh.