Letter by letter: 코끼리
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 코끼리 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 코 | ㅋ + ㅗ | ㅋ k, ㅗ o |
| 끼 | ㄲ + ㅣ | ㄲ kk, ㅣ i |
| 리 | ㄹ + ㅣ | ㄹ r / l, ㅣ i |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
ZㅋHㅗShift+RㄲLㅣFㄹLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "elephant" in Korean?
코끼리 (kokkiri).
How do you pronounce 코끼리?
It sounds like "kokkiri".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20