Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 구급차 in Korean
구급차
Romanization: gugeupcha
Ambulance
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
구급차 is pronounced [ˈku(ː)ɡɯp̚t͡ɕʰa̠] in Korean. In 구급차: Let a clear puff of air follow the consonant marked /ʰ/. Keep the next vowel connected to it. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in 구급차
The reference transcription for 구급차 is [ˈku(ː)ɡɯp̚t͡ɕʰa̠]. 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.Aspirated consonants
In 구급차: Let a clear puff of air follow the consonant marked /ʰ/. Keep the next vowel connected to it.
Watch out: Do not confuse the breathy release with the tight, low-airflow tense consonants.
2.Unreleased final consonants
In 구급차: 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.
3.The eu vowel
In 구급차: Keep the tongue high and toward the back or center, with the lips unrounded. Listen for a vowel distinct from rounded /u/.
Watch out: English “oo” rounds the lips; that changes this vowel.
Hear it in context
구급차를 타고 왔어요.
gugeupchareul tago wasseoyo.
I came by ambulance.
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
구급차 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 구급차
How do you pronounce 구급차?
구급차 is pronounced [ˈku(ː)ɡɯp̚t͡ɕʰa̠] in Korean. In 구급차: Let a clear puff of air follow the consonant marked /ʰ/. Keep the next vowel connected to it. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 구급차: Let a clear puff of air follow the consonant marked /ʰ/. Keep the next vowel connected to it. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
