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How to pronounce 계산서 in Korean

계산서

Romanization: gyesanseo

Bill (check)

KYEHSAHNSUH[ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹]

Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.

계산서 is pronounced [ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹] in Korean. In 계산서: 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 계산서

The reference transcription for 계산서 is [ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹]. 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. 1.Aspirated consonants

    In 계산서: 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. 2.The eo vowel /ʌ/

    In 계산서: 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.

  3. 3.A steady /e/ vowel

    In 계산서: Keep the tongue toward the front and sustain a single /e/ vowel. Listen for its exact height in the recording.

    Watch out: English “ay” often ends with a glide; do not automatically carry that glide into this vowel.

Hear it in context

계산서를 보여 주세요.

gyesanseoreul boyeo juseyo.

Please show the bill.

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

계산서 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 계산서

How do you pronounce 계산서?

계산서 is pronounced [ˈkje̞(ː)sʰa̠nsʰʌ̹] in Korean. In 계산서: 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 계산서: 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.

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