Korean Pronunciation Guides
Syllable-by-syllable breakdowns for popular Korean words. From palace names to K-pop brands — say it right the first time.
Holidays & Festivals
Food & Drinks
떡국
Tteokguk
Tteokguk
“TTUK-guk”
순두부찌개
Sundubu Jjigae
Sundubu Jjigae
“soon-DOO-boo JJI-geh”
짜장면
Jjajangmyeon
Jjajangmyeon
“JJA-jang-myun”
계란찜
Gyeran Jjim
Gyeran Jjim
“GYE-ran JJIM”
깍두기
Kkakdugi
Kkakdugi
“KKAK-du-gi”
잡채
Japchae
Japchae
“JAP-cheh”
미역국
Miyeok Guk
Miyeok Guk
“mi-YEOK-guk”
돌솥 비빔밥
Dolsot Bibimbap
Dolsot Bibimbap
“DOL-sot bi-BIM-bap”
쌈
Ssam
Ssam
“SSAM (like 'sam' with a tense start)”
도시락
Dosirak
Dosirak
“do-SHI-rak”
Traditions & Culture
Phrases
Companies & Brands
History & Dynasties
Looking for a different word?
Browse our full Korean dictionary with 5,000+ words — each with native pronunciation audio.
Korean Dictionary →