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ㄱ
ㄱ (Giyeok)
The shape represents the tongue blocking the throat.
Pronunciation
g (initial) / k (final)
Pronunciation Tip
A sound between English "g" and "k". At the end of words, it sounds like "k".
Writing Practice
ㄱ
ㄱ
Print the worksheet to practice writing in manuscript cells by hand.
Example Words
가방
gabang
bag
고양이
goyangi
cat
기차
gicha
train
가수
gasu
singer
공연
gongyeon
performance
굿즈
gutjeu
goods/merch
Check Your Understanding
01
What sound does ㄱ make at the end of a word?
02
How is the ㄱ in 가방 (bag) pronounced?
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