Korean Vowels(모음) Set 3
Letter | Romanization | Pronunciation Tips |
ㅐ | ae | as in amen |
ㅒ | yae | as in yay |
ㅔ | e | as in amen |
ㅖ | ye | as in yay |
Korean Study Tips
♦ There is essentially no difference between the pronunciation of ㅐ and ㅔ.
♦ There is essentially no difference between the pronunciation of ㅒ and ㅖ.
♦ Remember that vowels with two small lines attached are pronounced with a “y” ex. ㅑ,ㅛ,ㅒ, ㅖ.
♦ These are vertical vowels and therefore are placed to the right of the first consonant in a syllable ex. 개, 데, 먜, 셰
Korean Vowels Set 3
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Korean Study Tips
♦ Not all of the syllables in this table are used in words.
♦ If a final consonant(받침) is added after a Korean vowel in set 3, it goes directly below the first two letters. ex. 했, 셀
♦ Remember, there is essentially no difference between the pronunciation of ㅐ and ㅔ.
♦ Remember, there is essentially no difference between the pronunciation of ㅒ and ㅖ.
♦ Also, remember that vowels with two little lines are pronounced with a “y” sound.
My Korean Words
Word | Romanization | English Translation |
새 | sae | bird |
개 | kae | dog |
카메라 | kamera | camera |
게 | ke | crab |
예약 | yeyak | reservation |
시계 | shigye | clock |