What is bulgogi pronunciation?

Bulgogi pronunciation can be tricky for non-Korean speakers, but breaking it down helps.

  • The word is romanized as "bulgogi" but can be transcribed differently depending on the transcription system.
  • It's generally pronounced as "bool-goh-ghee," with emphasis potentially varying slightly by region or speaker.
  • "Bul" (불) like in "fire" meaning fire is pronounced relatively quickly, similar to "bull" in English, but with a shorter vowel sound.
  • "Go" (고) like in "and" has a pronunciation very similar to "go" in English.
  • "Gi" (기) like in "aura" is a softer sound, closer to "ghee" like clarified butter.

Ultimately, listening to native Korean speakers pronounce "bulgogi" is the best way to improve your pronunciation. You can find audio samples online through various language learning resources.