Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pitch" in Korean
“Pitch” in Korean is 음정 (pronounced "Eumjeong").
음정
Eumjeong
Usage & Context
The highness or lowness of a sound. Important for vocal training and music theory discussions in Korea.
Example Sentence
음정이 정확해요.
The pitch is accurate.
How to use 음정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pitch” is 음정, romanized as Eumjeong.
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 음정.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'eum-jeong' — 'eum' like 'oom' with unrounded lips, 'jeong' like 'jung' rhyming with 'young'. The 'ng' at the end is nasal.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
음
eum
shortened form used casually, though often needs context
More Example Sentences
vocal coach feedback
음정이 불안해서 연습이 필요해요.
The pitch is unstable so practice is needed.
singer discussing a difficult song
높은 음정을 소화하기 어려워요.
It's hard to handle high pitches.
choir rehearsal instruction
음정을 정확히 맞춰 주세요.
Please match the pitch accurately.
Cultural Context
음정 is distinctly used for vocal pitch accuracy in K-pop and vocal training contexts — a common compliment is '음정이 정확하다' (pitch is accurate). Related shows like '불후의 명곡' and audition programs obsessively discuss '음정' and '박자'. The phrase '음치' (tone deaf) is the opposite concept.
Editorial note
We review entries like 음정 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
음정이 맞아요.
The pitch is correct.
음정이 흔들려요.
The pitch is shaky.
음정을 잡아요.
Hit the pitch.
Related Expressions
음치
eumchi
tone deaf
고음
goeum
high pitch/note
저음
jeoeum
low pitch/note
음역대
eumyeokdae
vocal range
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