Letter by letter: 엄마
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 엄마 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 엄 | ㅇ + ㅓ + ㅁ | ㅇ silent, ㅓ eo, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 마 | ㅁ + ㅏ | ㅁ m, ㅏ a |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇJㅓAㅁAㅁKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "mom" in Korean?
엄마 (eomma).
How do you pronounce 엄마?
It sounds like "eomma".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20