Letter by letter: 편의점
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 편의점 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 편 | ㅍ + ㅕ + ㄴ | ㅍ p, ㅕ yeo, ㄴ n (at the end) |
| 의 | ㅇ + ㅢ | ㅇ silent, ㅢ ui |
| 점 | ㅈ + ㅓ + ㅁ | ㅈ j, ㅓ eo, ㅁ m (at the end) |
Written 편의점, but said [펴늬점]: linking (final moves to the next vowel). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
VㅍUㅕSㄴDㅇMㅡLㅣWㅈJㅓAㅁ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "convenience store" in Korean?
편의점 (pyeonuijeom).
How do you pronounce 편의점?
It sounds like "pyeonuijeom". It is written 편의점 but said [펴늬점] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20