Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 컴퓨터 in Korean
컴퓨터
Romanization: keompyuteo
Computer
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
컴퓨터 is pronounced [kʰʌ̹mpʰjutʰʌ̹] in Korean. In 컴퓨터: 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 컴퓨터 is [kʰʌ̹mpʰjutʰʌ̹]. 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 컴퓨터: 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.The eo vowel /ʌ/
In 컴퓨터: 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.Back rounded vowels
In 컴퓨터: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
컴퓨터가 고장 났어요.
keompyuteoga gojang nasseoyo.
The computer has broken down.
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
컴퓨터 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 컴퓨터
How do you pronounce 컴퓨터?
컴퓨터 is pronounced [kʰʌ̹mpʰjutʰʌ̹] in Korean. In 컴퓨터: 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 컴퓨터: 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.
