Letter by letter: 삼촌
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 삼촌 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 삼 | ㅅ + ㅏ + ㅁ | ㅅ s, ㅏ a, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 촌 | ㅊ + ㅗ + ㄴ | ㅊ ch, ㅗ o, 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:
TㅅKㅏAㅁCㅊHㅗSㄴ
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 "uncle" in Korean?
삼촌 (samchon).
How do you pronounce 삼촌?
It sounds like "samchon".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20