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korean
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language (nou) the Altaic language spoken by Koreans
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈrɪən
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Common mistakes of korean pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "Korean" with the vowel sound in "cat" instead of the correct vowel in "go". The correct pronunciation is /kəˈriː.ən/ in US English and /kəˈrɪ.ən/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "ee".
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the first syllable, saying "Korean" as /ˈkɔː.ri.ən/. The primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "Korean" with emphasis on "ri".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce "Korean" with a strong "r" sound, similar to "red". In reality, the "r" should be softer, as in /kəˈriː.ən/ (US) and /kəˈrɪ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing the "r".
- Dropping the final syllable: Learners sometimes shorten "Korean" to "Kore" by omitting the final "an". This changes the word entirely. The complete pronunciation is essential: /kəˈriː.ən/ (US), /kəˈrɪ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Always include the final "an" in your speech.
- Confusing with "korea": Some may confuse "Korean" with "Korea", pronouncing them similarly. "Korean" has three syllables, while "Korea" has two. The correct pronunciation for "Korean" is /kəˈriː.ən/ (US), /kəˈrɪ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Remember the extra syllable in "Korean".