Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 지갑 in Korean
지갑
Romanization: jigap
Wallet
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
지갑 is pronounced [t͡ɕiɡa̠p̚] in Korean. In 지갑: 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 지갑
The reference transcription for 지갑 is [t͡ɕiɡa̠p̚]. 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 지갑: 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.Front-vowel position
In 지갑: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
3.An open vowel
In 지갑: 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
지갑을 잃어버렸어요.
jigabeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my wallet.
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
지갑 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 지갑
How do you pronounce 지갑?
지갑 is pronounced [t͡ɕiɡa̠p̚] in Korean. In 지갑: 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 지갑: 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.
