Korean Pronunciation
How to Pronounce Chuseok
Chuseok is written 추석 in Korean and pronounced “CHOO-seok”.
추석
Chuseok
CHOO-seok
Syllable Breakdown
Korean is a syllabic language — each block is one syllable. Break Chuseok into parts:
추
chu
석
seok
chu + seok = Chuseok
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable 추 (chu) is close to 'choo' with rounded lips. The second syllable 석 (seok) uses the Korean ㅓ vowel, closer to a short 'suhk' than the English word 'sock'. Keep both syllables compact and even: chu-seok.
Common Mistake
Do not stretch the second syllable into the heavily stressed English-style 'SOCK'. Korean does not use a fixed English-style word stress here; keep the rhythm even.
What is Chuseok?
Chuseok (추석) is Korea's biggest harvest festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Often called Korean Thanksgiving, families gather to honor ancestors and share traditional foods.
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How to say “Chuseok” in Korean →What people usually need to hear
Searchers usually want to say Chuseok correctly when talking about Korean holidays, family visits, or Korean Thanksgiving.
Keep 추 and 석 compact and even. The ㅓ vowel in 석 is closer to a short suhk than English sock, without heavy English-style stress on either syllable.
Editorial review: Reviewed for holiday context so pronunciation, meaning, and cultural explanation stay aligned. Updated Aug 26, 2026.
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