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ㅛ
ㅛ (Yo)
A diphthong adding "y" sound to ㅗ. The bright "o" sound combined with "y" creates a cute, lively impression.
Pronunciation
yo (as in "yoga")
Pronunciation Tip
Start with "y" and round your lips as you glide to "o". Like "yo" in "yoga".
Writing Practice
ㅛ
ㅛ
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Example Words
요리
yori
cooking
요즘
yojeum
these days
교실
gyosil
classroom
요정
yojeong
fairy
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효도
hyodo
filial piety
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효자
hyoja
devoted son
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Related Characters
The basic vowels that form this compound vowel.
ㅗ
ㅣ
Check Your Understanding
01
ㅛ adds a "y" sound to which basic vowel?
02
ㅛ is similar to which English sound?
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