ㅇ + ㄹ

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Pronunciation 'Rule:

  • Case 1: 'ㅇ' 받침 + 'ㄹ' → ㄹ gets pronounced as ㄴ


If the 받침 is a ㅇ and it is followed by ㄹ, then the ㄹ sound becomes a ㄴ sound. The ㅇ is a nasal sound so the ㄹ changes to a nasal sound to compensate.


Other Examples

  • 종로 → "종노"
  • 종료 → "종뇨"

Exceptions