Introduction to Korean Consonants and Vowels

These flashcards cover the basics of Korean consonants and vowels, including their sounds and rules based on position in syllables.

How many consonants are in the Korean language?

There are 14 consonants in the Korean language.

How many vowels are in the Korean language?

There are 10 vowels in the Korean language.

What does the consonant [g/k] sound like at the beginning of a syllable?

At the beginning of a syllable, it will sound like [k].

When does the consonant ㅎ [h] have no sound?

The consonant ㅎ [h] has no sound when it appears at the end of a syllable.

In which positions does the consonant ㅣ [i] sound like 'tree'?

The consonant ㅣ [i] sounds like 'tree' when pronounced.

What is the sound of the vowel combination ㅘ [wa]?

The combination ㅘ [wa] is pronounced as 'wa'.

How is the consonant ㅋ [k] pronounced at the beginning of a syllable?

At the beginning of a syllable, ㅋ [k] is pronounced as [k].

What vowel sound does the character ㅝ correspond to?

The character ㅝ corresponds to the sound 'wo'.

What does the consonant ㅈ [j] sound like?

The consonant ㅈ [j] is pronounced as 'j' like in 'jar'.

Which sound does ㅣ [i] represent in Korean?

The vowel ㅣ [i] represents the sound 'ee'.

How is the vowel ㅡ [eu] described in terms of English sounds?

The vowel ㅡ [eu] is similar to the sound in 'good' or 'cook'.

What sound does ㅔ [e] represent?

The vowel ㅔ [e] represents the sound as in 'men'.

How is formed the strong sound of consonants in Korean?

Strong sounds are formed by doubling the consonant, like ㄱㄱ [KK], ㅂㅂ [pp], and ㅅㅅ [ss].