Letter by letter: 영어
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 영어 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 영 | ㅇ + ㅕ + ㅇ | ㅇ silent, ㅕ yeo, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 어 | ㅇ + ㅓ | ㅇ silent, ㅓ eo |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇUㅕDㅇDㅇJㅓ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the core 100 words words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the core 100 words in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "English" in Korean?
영어 (yeongeo).
How do you pronounce 영어?
It sounds like "yeongeo".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20