How to pronounce Seoul
Say it like SOHL. Seoul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seoul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Seoul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL.
What does Seoul mean?
- The capital city of South Korea, also the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until the country was divided in 1945.
Where does Seoul come from?
Note that English Seoul predates the Revised Romanization romanization of Seoul.
Words that rhyme with Seoul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Seoul.
Words that sound like Seoul
Questions about saying Seoul
How do you pronounce Seoul?
Say SOHL. The American pronunciation is /soʊl/. In British English it is /səʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Seoul?
Seoul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOHL.
Is Seoul 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 /səʊl/ (SOHL).
What words sound the same as Seoul?
Seoul sounds the same as sole, soul, sol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.