Letter by letter: 십이월
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 십이월 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 십 | ㅅ + ㅣ + ㅂ | ㅅ s, ㅣ i, ㅂ p (at the end) |
| 이 | ㅇ + ㅣ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i |
| 월 | ㅇ + ㅝ + ㄹ | ㅇ silent, ㅝ wo, ㄹ l (at the end) |
Written 십이월, but said [시비월]: 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:
TㅅLㅣQㅂDㅇLㅣDㅇNㅜJㅓFㄹ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "December" in Korean?
십이월 (sibiwol).
How do you pronounce 십이월?
It sounds like "sibiwol". It is written 십이월 but said [시비월] 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