Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 배낭 in Korean
배낭
Romanization: baenang
Backpack
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
배낭 is pronounced [ˈpɛ(ː)na̠ŋ] in Korean. In 배낭: Keep the vowel open, like the vowel in many pronunciations of English “bed”, without a final glide. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in 배낭
The reference transcription for 배낭 is [ˈpɛ(ː)na̠ŋ]. Read adjacent consonants together without inserting extra vowels. Korean pronunciation changes when sounds meet. Follow the spoken transcription and connected example rather than reading each Hangul letter in isolation.
1.The open /ɛ/ vowel
In 배낭: Keep the vowel open, like the vowel in many pronunciations of English “bed”, without a final glide.
Watch out: Avoid turning this vowel into English “ay”.
2.An open vowel
In 배낭: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position.
Watch out: Do not substitute the English diphthong in “day”.
Hear it in context
배낭을 잃어버렸어요.
baenangeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my backpack.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
배낭 is presented in standard South Korean pronunciation. Everyday speech can vary in vowel quality and consonant realization. Treat the romanization as a reading aid and follow the Hangul, IPA, and recording together.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about 배낭
How do you pronounce 배낭?
배낭 is pronounced [ˈpɛ(ː)na̠ŋ] in Korean. In 배낭: Keep the vowel open, like the vowel in many pronunciations of English “bed”, without a final glide. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 배낭: Keep the vowel open, like the vowel in many pronunciations of English “bed”, without a final glide. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
