Language/Korean/Pronunciation/Complex-finals

In Korean, it can be a problem to memorise how to pronounce a complex final.

After several repetitions, you will manage to get a hang of it.

Pronounce the left side if it is followed by a consonant

• ㄳ, ㄵ, ㄽ, ㄾ, ㅄ

• ㄼ - in most cases.

• ㄶ, ㅀ - 1. if followed by a vowel, drop ㅎ ; 2. if followed by one of these consonants: ㅈ, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅅ, then the consonants become ㅊ, ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅆ respectively.

• ㄺ - if followed by ㄱ.

Pronounce the right side if it is followed by a consonant

• ㄻ, ㄿ

• ㄺ - if not followed by ㄱ.

• ㄼ - in several cases.

Links

Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation