Korean Pronunciation
How to Pronounce Gyeran Jjim
Gyeran Jjim is written 계란찜 in Korean and pronounced “GYE-ran JJIM”.
계란찜
Gyeran Jjim
GYE-ran JJIM
Syllable Breakdown
Korean is a syllabic language — each block is one syllable. Break Gyeran Jjim into parts:
계
gye
란
ran
찜
jjim
gye + ran + jjim = Gyeran Jjim
Pronunciation Guide
계 (gye) sounds like 'gyeh' — start with a 'g' and blend into 'yeh'. 란 (ran) sounds like 'rahn' — a Korean 'r' that rolls slightly. 찜 (jjim) uses a tense 'jj' — say 'jim' with extra force, then close with an 'm'. Full: GYE-ran JJIM.
Common Mistake
Softening the 찜 (jjim) consonant. Push the 'jj' sound harder than a regular English 'j'.
What is Gyeran Jjim?
Gyeran jjim (계란찜) is a fluffy steamed egg dish served in a clay pot, common at Korean BBQ restaurants as a side dish. The steaming process makes the eggs airy and custard-like.
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