Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 곧 in Korean
곧
Romanization: got
Soon
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
곧 is pronounced [ko̞t̚] in Korean. In 곧: Move into the final consonant position, then stop without a strong release. The corner mark /̚/ indicates no audible release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in 곧
The reference transcription for 곧 is [ko̞t̚]. 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.Unreleased final consonants
In 곧: Move into the final consonant position, then stop without a strong release. The corner mark /̚/ indicates no audible release.
Watch out: Do not add a vowel or a final English-style puff after the consonant.
2.A steady /o/ vowel
In 곧: 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”.
Hear it in context
곧 도착해요.
got dochakaeyo.
I will arrive soon.
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
곧 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 곧
How do you pronounce 곧?
곧 is pronounced [ko̞t̚] in Korean. In 곧: Move into the final consonant position, then stop without a strong release. The corner mark /̚/ indicates no audible release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 곧: Move into the final consonant position, then stop without a strong release. The corner mark /̚/ indicates no audible release. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
