Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 경찰관 in Korean
경찰관
Romanization: gyeongchalgwan
Police officer
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
경찰관 is pronounced [ˈkjɘ(ː)ŋt͡ɕʰa̠ɭɡwa̠n] in Korean. In 경찰관: 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 경찰관
The reference transcription for 경찰관 is [ˈkjɘ(ː)ŋt͡ɕʰa̠ɭɡwa̠n]. 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 경찰관: 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.An open vowel
In 경찰관: 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
저분은 경찰관이에요.
jeobuneun gyeongchalgwanieyo.
That person is a police officer.
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
경찰관 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 경찰관
How do you pronounce 경찰관?
경찰관 is pronounced [ˈkjɘ(ː)ŋt͡ɕʰa̠ɭɡwa̠n] in Korean. In 경찰관: 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 경찰관: 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.
