ㅋ
See also: ヲ
ㅋ - Korean
Pronunciation
- IPA: /kʰ/
- Actual realisation:
- (word-initially, between vowels, or after nasals and liquids) IPA: [kʰ]
- (after stops) IPA: [k͈]
- (before stops, or word-finally) IPA: [k̚]
- (before nasals) IPA: [ŋ]
Letter
ㅋ • (k)
Usage notes
In contemporary Korean, when ㅋ (k) is placed on the side, it curves as in the example of 키 (ki), 케찹 (kechap). However, when ㅋ (k) is placed on top or bottom, it retains its original look, as in the examples of 코 (ko), 콩 (kong), 코카콜라 (kokakolla), 녘 (nyeok). This was done in the modern era to make the character look more balanced. This rule is also applied to ㄱ (g).
Synonyms
Interjection
ㅋ • (k)