Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 열여덟 in Korean
열여덟
Romanization: yeollyeodeol
Eighteen
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
열여덟 is pronounced [jʌ̹ʎʎʌ̹dʌ̹ɭ] in Korean. In 열여덟: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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The reference transcription for 열여덟 is [jʌ̹ʎʎʌ̹dʌ̹ɭ]. 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.The eo vowel /ʌ/
In 열여덟: 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.
Hear it in context
열여덟 개가 필요해요.
yeollyeodeol gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 18 items.
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
열여덟 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 열여덟
How do you pronounce 열여덟?
열여덟 is pronounced [jʌ̹ʎʎʌ̹dʌ̹ɭ] in Korean. In 열여덟: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In 열여덟: Use a single open back-to-central vowel. The spelling “eo” in romanization represents one vowel. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
