Letter by letter: 호랑이
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 호랑이 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 호 | ㅎ + ㅗ | ㅎ h, ㅗ o |
| 랑 | ㄹ + ㅏ + ㅇ | ㄹ r / l, ㅏ a, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 이 | ㅇ + ㅣ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
GㅎHㅗFㄹKㅏDㅇDㅇLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tiger" in Korean?
호랑이 (horangi).
How do you pronounce 호랑이?
It sounds like "horangi".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20