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ㅘ
ㅘ (Wa)
A compound vowel combining ㅗ and ㅏ. Round your lips then spread them while saying "wa". Often used to express admiration and surprise.
Pronunciation
wa (as in "want")
Pronunciation Tip
Glide quickly from "o" to "a". Think of saying "Wow!" in Korean - it is just "와!"
Writing Practice
ㅘ
ㅘ
Print the worksheet to practice writing in manuscript cells by hand.
Example Words
과일
gwail
fruit
화요일
hwayoil
Tuesday
사과
sagwa
apple / apology
와
wa
wow!
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화보
hwabo
pictorial/photoshoot
🇰🇷 K-Culture
꽈배기
kkwabaegi
twisted donut
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Related Characters
The basic vowels that form this compound vowel.
ㅗ
ㅏ
ㅙ
Check Your Understanding
01
Which two vowels combine to form ㅘ?
02
How do your lips move for ㅘ?
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