Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sound Engineer" in Korean
“Sound Engineer” in Korean is 음향 엔지니어 (pronounced "Eumhyang Enjinieo").
음향 엔지니어
Eumhyang Enjinieo
Usage & Context
A professional who manages audio equipment and sound quality during recording and live performances.
Example Sentence
음향 엔지니어가 좋은 일을 했어요.
The sound engineer did a great job.
How to use 음향 엔지니어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sound Engineer” is 음향 엔지니어, romanized as Eumhyang Enjinieo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "음향" (eum-hyang), is pronounced "EUM-hyang." "EUM" sounds like "oom" (as in "boom"), and "hyang" sounds like "hyang" (rhymes with "hang" but with a 'y' sound before 'a'). The second part, "엔지니어" (en-ji-nieo), is pronounced "EN-jee-nee-uh," very similar to the English word "engineer."
More Example Sentences
Praising a sound engineer's performance at a live event.
콘서트 음향 엔지니어가 사운드를 완벽하게 조절했어요.
The concert sound engineer perfectly adjusted the sound.
Explaining the critical function of a sound engineer.
음향 엔지니어는 라이브 공연에서 정말 중요한 역할을 해요.
Sound engineers play a really important role in live performances.
Expressing a career aspiration in the audio field.
저는 나중에 음향 엔지니어가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a sound engineer later.
Cultural Context
Sound engineers are indispensable behind-the-scenes professionals in the Korean entertainment industry, from massive K-pop concerts and music broadcasts to TV dramas and films. Their expertise ensures a flawless audio experience, whether for a stadium full of fans or millions watching at home. Many aspiring professionals pursue audio engineering studies at specialized academies or universities, aiming to contribute to the high production standards of Korean media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 음향 엔지니어 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 엔지니어링
Sound engineering
음향 장비
Audio equipment
라이브 음향
Live sound
Related Expressions
믹싱 엔지니어
Miksing enjinieo
Mixing engineer
마스터링 엔지니어
Maseuteoring enjinieo
Mastering engineer
무대 감독
Mudae gamdok
Stage director
음악 감독
Eumak gamdok
Music director
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