Korean · Food & drink
How to pronounce 달걀 in Korean
달걀
Romanization: dalgyal
Egg
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
달걀 is pronounced [ta̠ɭɡja̠ɭ] in Korean. In 달걀: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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The reference transcription for 달걀 is [ta̠ɭɡja̠ɭ]. 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.An open vowel
In 달걀: 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
요리에 달걀을 넣어요.
yorie dalgyareul neoeoyo.
I put egg in the dish.
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
달걀 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 달걀
How do you pronounce 달걀?
달걀 is pronounced [ta̠ɭɡja̠ɭ] in Korean. In 달걀: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 달걀: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
