How to pronounce samtaegeuk
Say it like suhm-TAY-guk. Samtaegeuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- suhm
- TAY
- guk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Samtaegeuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of samtaegeuk
American and British speakers say samtaegeuk in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/ in the US and /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhm-TAY-guk.
What does samtaegeuk mean?
- A variant of the taegeuk, featuring a third yellow spiral, representing humanity.
Questions about saying samtaegeuk
How do you pronounce samtaegeuk?
Say suhm-TAY-guk. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/. In British English it is /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in samtaegeuk?
Samtaegeuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: suhm · TAY · guk.
Do Americans and Brits say samtaegeuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/ and the British form is /ˌsʌmˈteɪɡʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.