English–Korean
“final consonant” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpatchim
Example
이 단어는 받침이 있어서 읽기 어려워요.i ta neo neun pat chi mi i sseo seo il kki eo ryeo wo yo
This word is hard to read because it has a final consonant.
How to say “final consonant” in Korean
“Final consonant” in Korean is 받침 (patchim).
The consonant placed under the main vowel in a syllable block, shaping its ending and sometimes triggering a sound change.
Example sentences with 받침
쓰다 보면 받침을 깜박할 때가 있어요.sseu da po myeon pat chi meul kkam ba kal ttae ga i sseo yo
When writing, you sometimes forget the final consonant.
Tips for using 받침
- Unlike an English spelling rule focused mainly on word endings, this feature is part of Korean syllable-block reading, so noticing the lower position helps learners follow pronunciation patterns.