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ㅇ
ㅇ (Ieung)
The shape represents the throat. Silent at the beginning, "ng" at the end.
Pronunciation
silent (initial) / ng (final)
Pronunciation Tip
Silent at the beginning of a syllable, sounds like "ng" at the end.
Writing Practice
ㅇ
ㅇ
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Example Words
아이
ai
child
오늘
oneul
today
아이돌
aidol
idol
오빠
oppa
older brother
언니
eonni
older sister
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Check Your Understanding
01
What sound does the ㅇ make at the start of 아이 (child)?
02
The final ㅇ matches which English sound?
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