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Hangul quiz for beginners: practice the Korean alphabet

A quick Korean alphabet quiz to check your reading. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Krar KurosakiUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 1
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Hangul Alphabet Challenge quiz art engaging Korean language learners in interactive review.

This Hangul quiz helps you practice the Korean alphabet and check how well you read basic letters and syllables. Answer 20 short questions on consonants and vowels, with instant results. Exploring more scripts? Try hebrew alphabet quiz, arabic alphabet quiz, or compare letters with a spanish alphabet quiz.

Which of the following is the Korean letter ᄀ called? Explanation: The name of ᄀ is giyeok.
bieup
digeut
nieun
giyeok
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The basic vowel ㅏ is pronounced closest to "a" as in "father." Explanation: ㅏ is the low back unrounded vowel similar to 'a' in 'father'.
True
False
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Which set contains only basic vowels (not diphthongs)? Explanation: ㅏ ㅓ ㅗ ㅜ are basic simple vowels.
ㅘ ㅝ ㅢ ㅚ
ㅑ ㅕ ㅛ ㅠ
ㅏ ㅓ ㅗ ㅜ
ㅐ ㅔ ㅙ ㅞ
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Hangul syllables are arranged in square blocks combining initial, medial, and optional final jamo. Explanation: Each syllable block organizes letters into a square structure.
False
True
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What sound does ㅅ usually represent before vowels? Explanation: ㅅ corresponds to an 's' sound before vowels.
z
sh as in ship in all cases
t
s
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The letter ㅇ is silent in the initial position but sounds like ng in the final position. Explanation: Initial ㅇ is a placeholder; final ㅇ is 'ng'.
True
False
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Which of the following is NOT a Korean consonant? Explanation: ㅙ is a diphthong vowel, not a consonant.
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Double consonants like ㄲ and ㅆ are called tense consonants. Explanation: They are referred to as ssang (double) or tense.
False
True
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Which of the following is an aspirated consonant set? Explanation: ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅊ are aspirated counterparts.
ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅊ
ㄴ ㅁ ㅇ ㄹ
ㄱ ㄷ ㅂ ㅈ
ㄲ ㄸ ㅃ ㅆ
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Which block correctly arranges ㅅ + ㅏ + ㅇ? Explanation: ㅅ initial, ㅏ medial, ㅇ final makes 상.
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The diphthong ㅚ is commonly pronounced like 'we' in modern Korean. Explanation: Contemporary pronunciation often merges ㅚ with 'we'.
False
True
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Which pair shows correct vowel orientation rules? Explanation: ㅏ attaches right; ㅜ attaches below.
ㅏ left, ㅜ above
ㅏ below, ㅜ to the right
ㅏ to the right, ㅜ below
ㅏ above, ㅜ to the left
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Hangul letters were designed with attention to articulatory features of sounds. Explanation: Consonant shapes reflect place of articulation.
True
False
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In initial position, ㄹ is typically pronounced like an English r. Explanation: Korean ㄹ initial is flap-like and often romanized as r.
True
False
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Which choice shows only voiced sounds in English approximation that Hangul distinguishes by tenseness rather than voicing? Explanation: ㄱ ㄷ ㅂ are lenis; their voiced/voicelessness depends on context, tenseness contrasts with ㄲ ㄸ ㅃ.
ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ
ㅅ ㅎ ㅊ
ㄱ ㄷ ㅂ
ㄲ ㄸ ㅃ
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In the block 꽃, ㅊ is doubled. Explanation: The doubled letter is ㅆ as batchim; ㅊ is single.
False
True
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In final position, ㅅ is pronounced like 's'. Explanation: As batchim, ㅅ is realized as 't' sound.
False
True
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Hangul was promulgated in 1446 during King Sejong's reign. Explanation: Hunminjeongeum was promulgated in 1446.
False
True
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Consonant clusters can appear in the final position in some syllables. Explanation: Certain clusters like ㄳ, ㄵ, ㄺ exist as batchim.
True
False
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The block 얘 represents the vowel ㅒ. Explanation: 얘 uses ㅑ + ㅔ sound; ㅒ is a single jamo used in 예, but 얘 is yae (ㅑ + ㅔ).
False
True
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the structure and pronunciation of Hangul letters.
  2. Identify and differentiate between Hangul vowels and consonants.
  3. Apply knowledge of Hangul letter sounds to form simple syllables.
  4. Evaluate understanding through interactive quiz challenges.
  5. Improve exam readiness by reinforcing Hangul recognition skills.

Hangul Quiz: Master Your Korean Alphabet Cheat Sheet

  1. Grasp Hangul's Building Blocks - Hangul boasts 14 consonants and 10 vowels that snap together like puzzle pieces to form every Korean word. Knowing this foundation makes reading and writing feel like child's play. Start your Hangul journey
  2. Master the 10 Basic Vowels - From ㅝ (a) to ㅣ (i), these straightforward symbols each carry a unique sound that's the heartbeat of Korean pronunciation. Practice them out loud and listen for subtle differences - you'll get it in no time! Vowel deep dive
  3. Get Friendly with the 14 Consonants - Consonants like ㄱ (g/k) and ㅝ (m) form the sturdy frame of every syllable. Once you recognize their shapes and sounds, you can start decoding words on street signs and menus like a pro. Consonant crash course
  4. Combine Letters into Syllables - Hangul letters stack up: ㅎ + ㅝ + ㄴ = 한 (han) and ㄱ + ㅜ + ㄱ = 국 (guk). Playing with these combos turns reading practice into a fun Lego‑style game! Build syllables
  5. Perfect Your Stroke Order - Each stroke in Hangul has a specific direction and sequence to keep letters neat and balanced. Training your hand to write in the right order speeds up writing and improves legibility. Stroke order tips
  6. Decode Batchim (받침) - The final consonant in a syllable, or batchim, can completely change a word's sound and meaning. Spotting batchim patterns helps you nail pronunciation and avoid funny mix‑ups. Batchim breakdown
  7. Feel the Power of Double Consonants - Tense letters like ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, and ㅉ pack extra punch in your pronunciation. Practicing these gives your Korean a bold, confident flair. Tense consonant guide
  8. Explore Compound Vowels - Diphthongs like ㅝ (ae) and ㅚ (oe) mash up simple vowels for fresh sounds. Once you hear the difference, you'll be mixing and matching like a vocal DJ. Diphthong discovery
  9. Practice Natural Pronunciation - Rules like consonant assimilation and nasalization make Korean flow smoothly. Listening to native speakers and mimicking their patterns brings your speech to life. Pronunciation practice
  10. Use Fun Mnemonics - Turn ㅂ into a "bed" or imagine ㅅ as a "snake" to lock in character shapes and sounds. Creative associations make memorization feel like play, not work! Mnemonic magic
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