Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 돼지 in Korean
돼지
Romanization: dwaeji
Pig
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
돼지 is pronounced [ˈtwɛ(ː)d͡ʑi] in Korean. In 돼지: 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 돼지
The reference transcription for 돼지 is [ˈtwɛ(ː)d͡ʑi]. 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 돼지: 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.Front-vowel position
In 돼지: 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
돼지가 저기에 있어요.
dwaejiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is a pig 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
돼지 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 돼지
How do you pronounce 돼지?
돼지 is pronounced [ˈtwɛ(ː)d͡ʑi] in Korean. In 돼지: 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 돼지: 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.
