Korean · Difficult words
How to pronounce 열일곱 in Korean
열일곱
Romanization: yeorilgop
Seventeen
Standard South Korean; reference: SK-Standard, Seoul · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
열일곱 is pronounced [jʌ̹ʎʎiɭɡo̞p̚] in Korean. In 열일곱: 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 열일곱 is [jʌ̹ʎʎiɭɡo̞p̚]. 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 열일곱: 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 열일곱: 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 열일곱: 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
열일곱 개가 필요해요.
yeorilgop gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 17 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
열일곱 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 열일곱
How do you pronounce 열일곱?
열일곱 is pronounced [jʌ̹ʎʎiɭɡo̞p̚] in Korean. In 열일곱: 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 열일곱: 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.
