Korean Dictionary
How to say "Speaker" in Korean
“Speaker” in Korean is 스피커 (pronounced "Seupikeo").
스피커
Seupikeo
Usage & Context
A device that produces sound from electrical signals. Used in concerts, studios, and home listening setups.
Example Sentence
스피커 음질이 좋아요.
The speaker sound quality is good.
How to use 스피커 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Speaker” is 스피커, romanized as Seupikeo.
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 스피커.
Pronunciation Guide
Seu-pi-keo. '스 (seu)' is like 'soo' but with a very light 's' and a short 'uh' sound. '피 (pi)' sounds like 'pee'. '커 (keo)' is like 'kuh' but with a softer 'k' and 'uh' sound, similar to 'cur' without the 'r'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a new purchase experience.
새 스피커를 샀는데 음질이 정말 좋아요.
I bought new speakers, and the sound quality is really good.
Describing the ambiance of a cafe.
카페에 잔잔한 음악이 스피커에서 흘러나오네요.
Gentle music is flowing from the speakers in the cafe.
Complaining about a loud concert.
콘서트장 스피커가 너무 커서 귀가 아팠어요.
The concert hall speakers were so loud my ears hurt.
Cultural Context
'스피커' is a common loanword, widely used in daily life, from home audio setups to public address systems. With the rise of K-pop and streaming, many Koreans invest in quality '스피커' or '블루투스 스피커' (Bluetooth speakers) to enjoy music. You'll also hear it in PC bangs (internet cafes) where gamers often use headphones, but sometimes external '스피커' are available.
Editorial note
We review entries like 스피커 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
스피커 볼륨
speaker volume
스피커 연결
speaker connection
휴대용 스피커
portable speaker
Related Expressions
음향 장비
eumhyang jangbi
audio equipment
이어폰
ieopon
earphones
블루투스 스피커
beullutuseu seupikeo
Bluetooth speaker
음질
eumjil
sound quality
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