🌟 Day 38: Pronunciation Rule – When ㅎ (h) Meets ㄹ (r/l)
Hi there, language explorers! 🌈
You've come such a long way, and I'm super proud of you! 👏
Today, we're diving into another fun and useful Korean pronunciation tip that will help you sound more natural when speaking.
🔍 Today's Rule
When ㅎ (h) comes before or after ㄹ (r/l) in a word:
➡️ The ㅎ sound disappears, and ㄹ becomes stronger or changes slightly in pronunciation.
🧠 Why does this happen?
The ㅎ sound is soft and airy, and ㄹ is a quick flick of the tongue.
When they come together, the ㅎ gets dropped, and the ㄹ may become a bit more tense or clear.
This change helps native speakers speak faster and more smoothly!
📘 Example Words
Word Hangul Pronunciation Meaning
| 실험 | 실험 | 시럼 | experiment |
| 발표 | 발표 | 발표 (ㅎ is silent, ㄹ stays) | presentation |
| 철학 | 철학 | 처락 | philosophy |
Notice how the ㅎ seems to disappear, making everything flow more naturally.
🗣 Practice Time!
Say these out loud:
- 실험 → 시럼
- 철학 → 처락
- 발표 → 발표 (no real change here, but ㅎ is silent)
You’ll sound much more like a native speaker in no time! 🌟
Keep up the amazing work! Tomorrow, we’ll look at another common pronunciation rule that will boost your fluency.
You're doing great—see you soon! 💖