Korean Pronunciation
How to Pronounce Kkakdugi
Kkakdugi is written 깍두기 in Korean and pronounced “KKAK-du-gi”.
깍두기
Kkakdugi
KKAK-du-gi
Syllable Breakdown
Korean is a syllabic language — each block is one syllable. Break Kkakdugi into parts:
깍
kkak
두
du
기
gi
kkak + du + gi = Kkakdugi
Pronunciation Guide
깍 (kkak) begins with the tense ㄲ consonant: hold a little more pressure before releasing the k sound. 두 (du) is short, and 기 (gi) finishes lightly. Keep the three syllables compact and even: kkak-du-gi.
Common Mistake
Do not replace the tense ㄲ with a loose English k or add heavy stress to the first syllable. The first consonant is tighter, but the overall rhythm stays even.
What is Kkakdugi?
Kkakdugi (깍두기) is a type of kimchi made from cubed radish. It has a crunchy texture and is a common banchan (side dish) at Korean restaurants, especially with seolleongtang (ox bone soup).
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How to say “Kkakdugi” in Korean →What people usually need to hear
Searchers usually need a speakable pronunciation before ordering food or identifying the cubed-radish kimchi served with soups.
Listen for the tense first consonant in 깍. It is tighter and more clipped than a plain English k, while 두기 stays short and even rather than carrying English-style word stress.
Editorial review: Reviewed to remove the misleading claim that Korean has a fixed first-syllable stress and to connect the audio with a common restaurant context. Updated Aug 26, 2026.
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