Korean · Places
How to pronounce 서귀포 in Korean
서귀포
Romanization: Seogwipo
Seogwipo (place name)
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
서귀포 is pronounced [sʰʌ̹ɡɥipʰo̞] in Korean. In 서귀포: 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 서귀포 is [sʰʌ̹ɡɥipʰo̞]. 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 서귀포: 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 서귀포: 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.A steady /o/ vowel
In 서귀포: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
Hear it in context
우리의 목적지는 서귀포입니다.
uriui mokjeokjineun Seogwipoimnida.
Our destination is Seogwipo.
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
서귀포 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.
Questions about 서귀포
How do you pronounce 서귀포?
서귀포 is pronounced [sʰʌ̹ɡɥipʰo̞] in Korean. In 서귀포: 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 서귀포: 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.
