So, this post will be a very box-y one! Hold onto your hats, as we’re about to explain the Korean writing system, Hangeul.
First, let’s cover the vowels. They come in a variety of forms, and the pronunciation is emphasised in bold in an English word with a similar sound:
- a [father] ㅏ
- ya [yacht] ㅑ
- eo [young] ㅓ
- eo [young] ㅕ
- o [yolk] ㅗ
- yo [yolk] ㅛ
- u [you] ㅜ
- yu [you] ㅠ
- eu [hood] ㅡ
- i [lip] ㅣ
- ae [play] ㅐ
- yae [yay] ㅒ
- e [yet] ㅔ
- ye [yet] ㅖ
Now, top these off with combination sounds!
- wa [want] ㅘ
- wae [way] ㅙ
- oe [wait] ㅚ
- ui [oui – the French word!] ㅚ
- wo [wonder] ㅝ
- we [web] ㅞ
- wi [will] ㅟ
