How to pronounce taegeuk
Say it like TAY-guk. Taegeuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- guk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taegeuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 taegeuk
American and British speakers say taegeuk in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪɡʊk/ in the US and /ˈteɪɡʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-guk.
What does taegeuk mean?
- A Korean symbol composed of two interlocking spirals, one red and one blue, representing earth and heaven, respectively.
Questions about saying taegeuk
How do you pronounce taegeuk?
Say TAY-guk. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪɡʊk/. In British English it is /ˈteɪɡʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taegeuk?
Taegeuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · guk.
Do Americans and Brits say taegeuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪɡʊk/ and the British form is /ˈteɪɡʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.