Korean Alphabet (Hangul) with Audio Pronunciation

Master the Korean alphabet (Hangul) effortlessly! Explore interactive charts, listen to native audio pronunciations, and practice writing with our free guide. Perfect for beginners – start reading and writing Korean in under an hour!

Vowels	Monophthong	ㅏ	ㅓ	ㅗ	ㅜ	ㅡ	ㅣ
	Monophthong	ㅐ	ㅔ	ㅚ	ㅟ
	Diphthong	ㅑ	ㅕ	ㅛ	ㅠ	ㅒ	ㅖ
	Diphthong	ㅘ	ㅝ	ㅙ	ㅢ	ㅞ
Consonant	Plain consonant	ㄱ	ㄷ	ㅂ	ㅅ	ㅈ
	Tense consonant	ㄲ	ㄸ	ㅃ	ㅆ	ㅉ
	Aspirated consonant	ㅋ	ㅌ	ㅍ	ㅊ	ㅎ
	Nasal/Liquid consonants	ㄴ	ㅁ	ㅇ	ㄹ
Batchim	ㄱ	ㄱ	ㅋ	ㄲ	ㄳ	ㄺ
	ㄴ	ㄴ	ㄵ	ㄶ
	ㄷ	ㄷ	ㅅ	ㅈ	ㅊ	ㅌ	ㅎ
	ㄷ	ㅆ
	ㄹ	ㄹ	ㄼ	ㄽ	ㄾ	ㅀ
	ㅁ	ㅁ	ㄻ
	ㅂ	ㅂ	ㅂ	ㅍ	ㅄ	ㄿ
	ㅇ	ㅇ

The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (한글), is a revolutionary writing system created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great and his scholars. Celebrated for its scientific design and accessibility, Hangul is one of the few scripts in history intentionally invented to promote literacy. Here’s what makes it unique:

1. Logical Structure
Consonants (자음 / jaeum)
Each consonant mimics the shape of the speech organs used to pronounce it:

ㄴ (n): Represents the tongue touching the upper palate.
ㅁ (m): Symbolizes closed lips (square shape).
ㄱ (g/k): Depicts the back of the tongue blocking the throat.
Vowels (모음 / moeum)
Vowels are built from three core symbols inspired by Confucian philosophy:

ㆍ (dot): Heaven (cheon).
ㅡ (horizontal line): Earth (ji).
ㅣ (vertical line): Humanity (in).
Example: ㅏ (a) = ㅣ (human) + ㆍ (heaven), symbolizing upward harmony.
2. Pronunciation Simplicity
Consonant Types:

Plain: ㄱ (g/k), ㄷ (d/t), ㅂ (b/p) — Soft, unaspirated sounds.
Aspirated: ㅋ (k), ㅌ (t), ㅍ (p) — Strong breath expelled (e.g., ㅋ sounds like “k” in “kite”).
Tense: ㄲ (kk), ㄸ (tt), ㅃ (pp) — Pronounced with tense throat muscles, no airflow.
Vowel Clarity:

Single vowels (e.g., ㅏ a, ㅓ eo) require precise mouth shapes.
Compound vowels (e.g., ㅑ ya = ㅣ + ㅏ) glide smoothly between sounds.
3. Syllable Blocks
Hangul combines consonants and vowels into square-shaped syllables for visual harmony:

Basic Block: Consonant + Vowel (e.g., 가 = ㄱ + ㅏ → ga).
Complex Block: Consonant + Vowel + Final consonant (e.g., 감 = ㄱ + ㅏ + ㅁ → gam).
4. Why Learn Hangul?
Speed: Master reading basics in just 2–6 hours.
Cultural Access: Unlock K-pop lyrics, K-drama subtitles, and Korean literature.
Travel-Friendly: Navigate menus, signs, and social interactions in Korea with ease.
Hangul’s genius lies in its balance of artistry and logic—a gateway to Korea’s language and culture that anyone can learn. Start your journey today!

Korean Alphabet (Hangul) with Audio Pronunciation

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