Letter by letter: 학교
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 학교 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 학 | ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄱ | ㅎ h, ㅏ a, ㄱ k (at the end) |
| 교 | ㄱ + ㅛ | ㄱ g / k, ㅛ yo |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
GㅎKㅏRㄱRㄱYㅛ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "school" in Korean?
학교 (hakgyo).
How do you pronounce 학교?
It sounds like "hakgyo".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20