Differentiating between R and L when using ㄹ can be tricky for English speakers!
The general rule is ㄹ = R when:
- it is the first consonant in a syllable (eg: 라면 or "noodles" pronounced ramyun)
- it is before a vowel (eg: 파리 or "fly" pronounced pari)
- it is before a weak consonant like ㅎ (eg: 말해 or "speak" pronounced marhae)
So ㄹ = L when:
- followed by a consonant (eg: 밀가루 or "flour" pronounced milkaru)
- followed by another ㄹ (eg: 멀리 or "far" pronounced meolli)
- ㄴ meets ㄹ (eg: 반력 "reaction" prounounced banlyeog)
I hope this helps! If you need more help or clarification, please let me know ^^
March 10, 2012
Very helpful, thanks!
March 15, 2012
I'm glad you found it useful James :)
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