Letter by letter: 한국어
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 한국어 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 한 | ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴ | ㅎ h, ㅏ a, ㄴ n (at the end) |
| 국 | ㄱ + ㅜ + ㄱ | ㄱ g / k, ㅜ u, ㄱ k (at the end) |
| 어 | ㅇ + ㅓ | ㅇ silent, ㅓ eo |
Written 한국어, but said [한구거]: linking (final moves to the next vowel). 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:
GㅎKㅏSㄴRㄱNㅜRㄱDㅇJㅓ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Korean" in Korean?
한국어 (hangugeo).
How do you pronounce 한국어?
It sounds like "hangugeo". It is written 한국어 but said [한구거] 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