How many syllables in "korean"?

"korean" has 3 음절 (ko - re - an).

How to divide "korean"?

"korean" divides into 3 parts: ko · re · an.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ko... re... an) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"korean": 3 음절.

음절:ko·re·an

제1강세

ko-RE-an(ko · re · an)○ ● ○

Stress in "korean" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kɔːˈriːən⁄

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자동 재생

IPAkɔːˈriːən

음절ko·re·an

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "korean"?: "korean" has 3 음절 (ko - re - an).
How to divide "korean"?: "korean" divides into 3 parts: ko · re · an.
Where is the stress in "korean"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "korean"?: Say each syllable slowly (ko... re... an) and listen on SayItVid.