What you'll learn
Iotized ("y-glide") vowels: add a quick "y" sound before the base vowel. ㅏ→ㅑ (ya), ㅓ→ㅕ (yeo), ㅗ→ㅛ (yo), ㅜ→ㅠ (yu).
Read and listen
야
ya
ya
여우
yeo-u
fox
우유
u-yu
milk
Related free guides
- HangulUse a complete Korean alphabet (Hangul) chart with 14 basic consonants, 10 vowels, double consonants, and compound vowels. Click each letter for its pronunciation guide.
- Learn Hangul Step by StepFree guide to reading Korean in one sitting. 6 lessons covering all consonants, vowels, and syllable blocks.
- GrammarBrowse free Korean grammar guides by unit.
Related articles
Curated guides to help you understand this grammar or Hangul concept in context.
Previous Hangul lesson
Basic consonants ㄱ ㄴ ㄷ ㄹ ㅁ ㅂ ㅅ ㅈ ㅎ
Next Hangul lesson
Aspirated consonants ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅊ
Ready to level up Y-vowels?
Use Y-vowels in guided examples and review so it moves from explanation to active Korean.
Try a free Korean lessonNo account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.