ㅓ

Sound

Like the “u” in “cup” or the “o” in “son” — not “ee-oh.”

How to write it

Two strokes: a short dash first, then a long vertical line to its right.

Words with this letter

• 어머니eomeonimother
• 거기geogithere
• 버스beoseubus

Don't mix it up with

ㅗLearners mix eo and o. For ㅓ keep your lips relaxed; for ㅗ, round them.

Sounds are described by the closest English sound; Korean has some sounds English doesn't.