How to Pronounce Money in Korean8

Korean has two major dialects: Standard Korean, spoken in Seoul and the surrounding area, and Gyeongsang dialect, spoken in the southeast. The pronunciation of money varies depending on the dialect.

Standard Korean

In Standard Korean, money is pronounced [dɔŋ]. The vowel [ɔ] is similar to the vowel in the English word "caught." The consonant [ŋ] is pronounced like the "ng" in the English word "ring." To pronounce the word, start with the vowel [ɔ] and then add the nasal consonant [ŋ].

Gyeongsang Dialect

In Gyeongsang dialect, money is pronounced [tɔŋ]. The vowel [ɔ] is the same as in Standard Korean. However, the consonant [t] is pronounced like the "t" in the English word "top." To pronounce the word, start with the vowel [ɔ] and then add the consonant [t].

Which Pronunciation Should You Use?

If you are speaking to someone who speaks Standard Korean, you should use the Standard Korean pronunciation [dɔŋ]. If you are speaking to someone who speaks Gyeongsang dialect, you should use the Gyeongsang dialect pronunciation [tɔŋ].

Other Notes on Pronunciation

In both Standard Korean and Gyeongsang dialect, the word for money is often preceded by the word for "Korean," which is [han]. So, if you are asking someone how much something costs, you would say "[han] dɔŋ" or "[han] tɔŋ" depending on the dialect.

The word for money can also be used to refer to other forms of currency, such as the US dollar or the euro. In these cases, the word for "money" is usually followed by the name of the currency. For example, you would say "[han] dɔŋ myŏl" (Korean dollar) or "[han] tɔŋ yuuro" (euro) to refer to these currencies.

Practice

Here are some phrases you can practice to improve your pronunciation of the word for money in Korean:* [han] dɔŋ il'lɔ? (How much is this?)
* [han] tɔŋ daesil-imnida (It's expensive.)
* [han] dɔŋ myŏl-i iss-seumnida. (I have Korean won.)
* [han] tɔŋ yuuro-ul sǎl ttaemŭnida. (I want to buy euros.)

2024-11-02

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