Korean Pronunciation Guide
Learning Korean can be an exciting journey, and one of the foundational steps is mastering the pronunciation. In this guide, we'll delve into the basics of Korean sounds, practice with some fundamental words, and touch upon special pronunciation rules.
Basic Consonants and Vowels
Korean Hangul, the script used for the Korean language, is composed of consonants (자음) and vowels (모음). Here's a brief introduction:
Consonants:
- ㄱ (g/k), ㄴ (n), ㄷ (d/t), ㄹ (r/l), ㅁ (m), ㅂ (b/p), ㅅ (s), ㅇ (silent/ng), ㅈ (j), ㅎ (h)
Vowels:
- ㅏ (a), ㅓ (eo), ㅗ (o), ㅜ (u), ㅡ (eu), ㅣ (i), ㅐ (ae), ㅔ (e)
Practice Words for Pronunciation
To get a feel for these sounds, let's practice with some basic words:
- 가 (ga) - Go
- 노래 (norae) - Song
- 물 (mul) - Water
- 사랑 (sarang) - Love
- 은 (eun) - Silver
Special Pronunciation Rules and Exceptions
Korean pronunciation isn't always straightforward. There are some rules and exceptions to be aware of:
Tensification (된소리되기): When certain consonants (ㅅ, ㅈ, ㅊ, ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, ㅎ) are followed by another consonant in the next syllable, they are pronounced more forcefully. For example, "같다" is pronounced as "갇따" (gat-da).
Nasalization: When ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ are followed by ㄴ or ㅁ, they are pronounced as ㅇ, ㄴ, ㅁ respectively. For instance, "앉다" is pronounced as "안따" (an-da).
ㄹ Assimilation: When ㄹ is followed by another ㄹ, it's pronounced as a single ㄹ. "발라" (balla) is pronounced as "발라" (bala).
Remember, practice makes perfect. While these rules might seem overwhelming at first, with consistent practice and exposure to the language, you'll find yourself naturally picking up the nuances of Korean pronunciation.
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