Letter by letter: 어떻게
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 어떻게 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 어 | ㅇ + ㅓ | ㅇ silent, ㅓ eo |
| 떻 | ㄸ + ㅓ + ㅎ | ㄸ tt, ㅓ eo, ㅎ t (at the end) |
| 게 | ㄱ + ㅔ | ㄱ g / k, ㅔ e |
Written 어떻게, but said [어떠케]: aspiration (ㅎ + ㄱ/ㄷ/ㅈ). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇJㅓShift+EㄸJㅓGㅎRㄱPㅔ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "how" in Korean?
어떻게 (eotteoke).
How do you pronounce 어떻게?
It sounds like "eotteoke". It is written 어떻게 but said [어떠케] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20