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How do you say "bone" in Korean?
뼈
ppyeo
In Korean, "bone" is 뼈.
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Pronunciation
Say ppyuh, with a double 'p' sound at the start and a short vowel, almost like 'puh' with an exaggerated stop.
Writing and usage
One syllable block: 뼈. The double consonant at the start gives this word its distinctive pronunciation and appearance.
Example sentence
뼈는 단단하다.
Bones are hard.
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How to remember 뼈
The double 'pp' at the start makes it sound strong and crunchy, just like a real bone.
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Questions about 뼈
How do you say "bone" in Korean?
In Korean, "bone" is 뼈. It is a noun.
How is 뼈 written in Korean?
One syllable block: 뼈. The double consonant at the start gives this word its distinctive pronunciation and appearance.
How is 뼈 used in a sentence?
Use 뼈 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 뼈는 단단하다. (Bones are hard.).
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