Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 비밀번호 in Korean
비밀번호
Romanization: bimilbeonho
Password
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
비밀번호 is pronounced [ˈpi(ː)miɭbʌ̹nβo̞] in Korean. In 비밀번호: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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The reference transcription for 비밀번호 is [ˈpi(ː)miɭbʌ̹nβo̞]. 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 eo vowel /ʌ/
In 비밀번호: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel.
Watch out: Do not read eo as an e followed by o.
2.A steady /o/ vowel
In 비밀번호: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
3.Front-vowel position
In 비밀번호: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
비밀번호를 잊었어요.
bimilbeonhoreul ijeosseoyo.
I forgot my password.
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
비밀번호 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 비밀번호
How do you pronounce 비밀번호?
비밀번호 is pronounced [ˈpi(ː)miɭbʌ̹nβo̞] in Korean. In 비밀번호: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 비밀번호: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
