ㄴ

ㄴ Batchim — the [n] Sound

The ㄴ batchim is almost identical to the English n, making it the easiest batchim for learners. The tip of your tongue touches the upper gum while air flows through the nose.

ㄴ

[n]

Final ㄴ becomes [n]

How to Pronounce

Same as the n in "sun". Touch the tip of your tongue to your upper gum and finish through the nose.

Writing Practice

ㄴ

Print the worksheet to practice writing in manuscript cells by hand.

Example Words

눈

nun

eye / snow

ㄴ

손

son

hand

ㄴ

한글

hangeul

Hangul

ㄴ

라면

ramyeon

ramen

ㄴ

Common Mistake

When ㄴ meets ㄹ, it changes to [l] (lateralization): 연락 is pronounced [yeollak]. This change is covered in detail in the Pronunciation Rules unit.

Check Your Understanding

Which English sound matches the end of 눈 (snow)?

ㄱ [k]

ㄷ [t]