Letter by letter: 밥
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 밥 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 밥 | ㅂ + ㅏ + ㅂ | ㅂ b / p, ㅏ a, ㅂ p (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
QㅂKㅏQㅂ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cooked rice, meal" in Korean?
밥 (bap).
How do you pronounce 밥?
It sounds like "bap".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20