Letter by letter: 소금
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 소금 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 소 | ㅅ + ㅗ | ㅅ s, ㅗ o |
| 금 | ㄱ + ㅡ + ㅁ | ㄱ g / k, ㅡ eu, ㅁ m (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
TㅅHㅗRㄱMㅡAㅁ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "salt" in Korean?
소금 (sogeum).
How do you pronounce 소금?
It sounds like "sogeum".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20