How to pronounce samgyeopsal
Say it like sam-GHYUHP-sahl. Samgyeopsal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYUHP).
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- sam
- GHYUHP
- sahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samgyeopsal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- samKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GHYUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of samgyeopsal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SAM-ghyup-sal.
What does samgyeopsal mean?
- A Korean dish of sliced pork belly that is typically cooked at the table.
- A Korean-style restaurant where servings of meat and rice can be requested repeatedly within an allotted time period, with patrons cooking their food at the table.
Where does samgyeopsal come from?
Borrowed from Korean 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal, literally “three-layered meat”), referring to the layered appearance of the fat.
Questions about saying samgyeopsal
How do you pronounce samgyeopsal?
Say sam-GHYUHP-sahl. The American pronunciation is /sæmˈɡjəpˌsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈsæmɡjʌpsæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samgyeopsal?
Samgyeopsal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYUHP). Broken into parts: sam · GHYUHP · sahl.
Is samgyeopsal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsæmɡjʌpsæl/ (SAM-ghyup-sal).