Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 열아홉 in Korean
열아홉
Romanization: yeorahop
Nineteen
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
열아홉 is pronounced [jʌ̹ɾa̠βo̞p̚] in Korean. In 열아홉: 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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The reference transcription for 열아홉 is [jʌ̹ɾa̠βo̞p̚]. 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 열아홉: 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.The eo vowel /ʌ/
In 열아홉: 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.The Korean flap /ɾ/
In 열아홉: Make a quick tongue-tip contact between the surrounding sounds. Its realization depends on position.
Watch out: Do not impose an English r on every ㄹ; final and doubled positions can be l-like.
Hear it in context
열아홉 개가 필요해요.
yeorahop gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 19 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
열아홉 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 열아홉
How do you pronounce 열아홉?
열아홉 is pronounced [jʌ̹ɾa̠βo̞p̚] in Korean. In 열아홉: 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 열아홉: 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.
