Build syllable blocks
Build vertical and horizontal vowel blocks, then read two-block words.
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A rough reading aid, not exact pronunciation. Hyphens separate syllables. Listen first, then try with hints hidden. “eu” is said with unrounded lips; “uh” only approximates ㅓ. Doubled consonants are tense, not extra syllables. Do not add a vowel after a final consonant.
Read, compare and repeat
Practice arranging Korean consonants and vowels into syllable blocks. Read one block at a time, then join blocks into short words.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Focus on the Korean audio as you learn.
가
Sound hintgah
ga
ㄱ + ㅏ
With ㅏ, put the vowel to the right.
고
Sound hintgoh
go
ㄱ + ㅗ
With ㅗ, put the vowel below.
누
Sound hintnoo
nu
ㄴ + ㅜ
The horizontal vowel sits below ㄴ.
미
Sound hintmee
mi
ㅁ + ㅣ
The vertical vowel sits to the right.
나무
Sound hintnah-moo
namu
Tree
나 + 무: two written blocks, two syllables.
바다
Sound hintbah-dah
bada
Sea
바 + 다: keep the two blocks separate.
Read it in small steps
가, 고
The same starting consonant with two vowel layouts.
나, 누
Read the vowel before you assemble the block.
나무
Write 나 and 무 next to each other.
바다
Read the whole word without adding a space inside it.
Try it for yourself
Open Build a block in the practice room. Choose the starting consonant and vowel to match each target. If a block is wrong, compare the parts separately and change one at a time.
Say it from the meaning
Say each phrase aloud before revealing it. This practice does not change your score.
Make yourself heard.
Listen once. Record yourself saying the phrase, then listen back.
나무, 바다, 다리
Sound hintnah-moo, bah-dah, dah-ree
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