Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 벌 in Korean
벌
Romanization: beol
Bee
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
벌 is pronounced [pɘ(ː)ɭ] in Korean. In 벌: Read the sequence [pɘ(ː)ɭ] from left to right, then listen to how Nora connects the consonants and vowels in 벌. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in 벌
The reference transcription for 벌 is [pɘ(ː)ɭ]. 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.Connect the sounds
In 벌: Read the sequence [pɘ(ː)ɭ] from left to right, then listen to how Nora connects the consonants and vowels in 벌.
Watch out: Avoid adding an extra vowel between adjacent consonants.
Hear it in context
벌이 저기에 있어요.
beori jeogie isseoyo.
There is a bee over there.
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
벌 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 벌
How do you pronounce 벌?
벌 is pronounced [pɘ(ː)ɭ] in Korean. In 벌: Read the sequence [pɘ(ː)ɭ] from left to right, then listen to how Nora connects the consonants and vowels in 벌. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 벌: Read the sequence [pɘ(ː)ɭ] from left to right, then listen to how Nora connects the consonants and vowels in 벌. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
