Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acoustics" in Korean
“Acoustics” in Korean is 음향 (pronounced "Eumhyang").
음향
Eumhyang
Usage & Context
Sound control in buildings. Important for concert halls and offices.
Example Sentence
음향 설계가 잘 되어 있어요.
The acoustic design is well done.
How to use 음향 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acoustics” is 음향, romanized as Eumhyang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 음향.
Pronunciation Guide
음 (eum) sounds like 'oom' in 'boom' but shorter. 향 (hyang) sounds like 'hyang' in 'hang' with a soft 'h' and a 'y' sound before 'a'. Put it together: 'Oom-hyang'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a positive concert experience.
이 콘서트홀은 음향이 정말 좋아요.
This concert hall has really good acoustics.
Discussing improvements in cinema technology.
영화관 음향 시스템을 업그레이드했어요.
We upgraded the movie theater's sound system/acoustics.
Explaining the purpose of professional audio spaces.
녹음실은 완벽한 음향을 위해 설계됩니다.
Recording studios are designed for perfect acoustics.
Cultural Context
While '음향' is the technical term for acoustics, in daily conversation, Koreans might use '소리' (sori - sound) more generally. However, when discussing the quality of sound in performance venues, K-pop concerts, or movie theaters, '음향' is commonly used and appreciated, especially given Korea's high standards for entertainment quality.
Editorial note
We review entries like 음향 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
음향 시스템
sound system
음향 효과
sound effect
음향 감독
sound director
Related Expressions
소리
sori
sound
음악
eumak
music
음질
eumjil
sound quality
잔향
janhang
reverberation
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