Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 결혼식 in Korean
결혼식
Romanization: gyeolhonsik
Wedding
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
결혼식 is pronounced [kjʌ̹ɾβo̞nɕʰik̚] in Korean. In 결혼식: 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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The reference transcription for 결혼식 is [kjʌ̹ɾβo̞nɕʰik̚]. 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 결혼식: 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 결혼식: 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 eo vowel /ʌ/
In 결혼식: 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.
Hear it in context
결혼식이 언제예요?
gyeolhonsigi eonjeyeyo?
When is the wedding?
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
결혼식 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 결혼식
How do you pronounce 결혼식?
결혼식 is pronounced [kjʌ̹ɾβo̞nɕʰik̚] in Korean. In 결혼식: 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 결혼식: 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.
