Letter by letter: 병원
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 병원 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 병 | ㅂ + ㅕ + ㅇ | ㅂ b / p, ㅕ yeo, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 원 | ㅇ + ㅝ + ㄴ | ㅇ silent, ㅝ wo, ㄴ n (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
QㅂUㅕDㅇDㅇNㅜJㅓSㄴ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hospital" in Korean?
병원 (byeongwon).
How do you pronounce 병원?
It sounds like "byeongwon".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20