Letter by letter: 슬퍼요
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 슬퍼요 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 슬 | ㅅ + ㅡ + ㄹ | ㅅ s, ㅡ eu, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 퍼 | ㅍ + ㅓ | ㅍ p, ㅓ eo |
| 요 | ㅇ + ㅛ | ㅇ silent, ㅛ yo |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
TㅅMㅡFㄹVㅍJㅓDㅇYㅛ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "I'm sad" in Korean?
슬퍼요 (seulpeoyo).
How do you pronounce 슬퍼요?
It sounds like "seulpeoyo".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20