How to pronounce songbun
Say it like SONG-boon. Songbun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SONG).
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US American/ˈsɑŋbun/SONG-boon
UK British/ˈsɒŋbuːn/SONG-boon
- SONG
- boon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songbun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- boonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of songbun
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SONG-boon.
What does songbun mean?
noun
- A system of ascribed status in North Korea, based on one's political, social, and economic background and the behavior of relatives.
Questions about saying songbun
How do you pronounce songbun?
Say SONG-boon. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑŋbun/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋbuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songbun?
Songbun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SONG). Broken into parts: SONG · boon.
Is songbun pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒŋbuːn/ (SONG-boon).