Your goal
Apply the finals you learned to ten new syllable combinations. Record your reading attempt first, identify the written final, and flag difficult items.
Before you start
Locate the finals in 난, 삼 and 방. Recall endings in 국, 곧, 밥 and 달. Keep spelling and pronunciation guides separate for 옷, 꽃 and 앞.
난: initial ㄴ, vowel ㅏ, Final underneath: ㄴ
국: initial ㄱ, vowel ㅜ, Final underneath: ㄱ
밥: initial ㅂ, vowel ㅏ, Final underneath: ㅂ
옷: initial ㅇ, vowel ㅗ, Final underneath: ㅅ
Explore the situation
Left
Right
Below the initial–vowel group
The same ㅂ appears above and below. The upper one is initial, ㅏ is the vowel, and the lower one is final. Inspect the parts, then read 밥 as one syllable.
Learn the key points
| What to inspect | Your question |
|---|---|
| Initial | Which consonant starts the block? |
| Vowel | Is it on the right, below, or combined? |
| Final | Which consonant is written underneath the group? |
| Ending sound | Which ending sound occurs when reading it alone? |
Listen and read
Review only the familiar models here. New applied combinations appear one at a time inside the task.
Compare the sounds
Try it with help
Read before seeing the choices
Read the text and practise saying it aloud.
돈
문
곰
강
Change the final to build syllables. Even a combined vowel such as ㅘ leaves room for a final underneath. Practise selecting the final and reading the whole syllable separately.
Examples by condition
| Consonant | Vowel | Final consonant | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| ㄱ | ㅏ | None | 가 |
| ㄱ | ㅏ | ㄴ | 간 |
| ㄱ | ㅏ | ㄹ | 갈 |
| ㄱ | ㅏ | ㅇ | 강 |
| ㄱ | ㅗ | None | 고 |
| ㄱ | ㅗ | ㄴ | 곤 |
| ㄱ | ㅗ | ㄹ | 골 |
| ㄱ | ㅗ | ㅇ | 공 |
| ㄱ | ㅘ | None | 과 |
| ㄱ | ㅘ | ㄴ | 관 |
| ㄱ | ㅘ | ㄹ | 괄 |
| ㄱ | ㅘ | ㅇ | 광 |
| ㅇ | ㅏ | None | 아 |
| ㅇ | ㅏ | ㄴ | 안 |
| ㅇ | ㅏ | ㄹ | 알 |
| ㅇ | ㅏ | ㅇ | 앙 |
| ㅇ | ㅗ | None | 오 |
| ㅇ | ㅗ | ㄴ | 온 |
| ㅇ | ㅗ | ㄹ | 올 |
| ㅇ | ㅗ | ㅇ | 옹 |
| ㅇ | ㅘ | None | 와 |
| ㅇ | ㅘ | ㄴ | 완 |
| ㅇ | ㅘ | ㄹ | 왈 |
| ㅇ | ㅘ | ㅇ | 왕 |
Practice
1. Which identifies the initial and final in 국?
- Initial ㄱ · final ㄱ
- Initial ㅜ · final ㄱ
- Initial ㄱ · final ㅜ
2. ㅂ + ㅏ + final ㅂ = ?
- 바
- 밥
- 방
3. Change only final ㄹ in 달 to ㄴ.
- 단
- 난
- 달
4. Which describes the spelling of 옷?
- Respell it 옫 to match the sound.
- Remove the final and write 오.
- Keep written final ㅅ.
Try a new situation
For each syllable, record a reading attempt before selecting its final. Use audio help when needed and flag difficult items separately. Repeating previously seen items is review.
Read ten new syllables first
1. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
돈
- ㄴ
- ㄷ
- ㅗ
2. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
문
- ㄴ
- ㅁ
- ㅜ
3. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
곰
- ㅁ
- ㄱ
- ㅗ
4. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
강
- ㅇ
- ㄱ
- ㅏ
5. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
눈
- ㅜ
- ㄴ
- ㅇ
6. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
솜
- ㅁ
- ㅅ
- ㅗ
7. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
불
- ㄹ
- ㅂ
- ㅜ
8. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
집
- ㅂ
- ㅈ
- ㅣ
9. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
숲
- ㅍ
- ㅅ
- ㅜ
10. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
빛
- ㅊ
- ㅂ
- ㅣ
Check your learning
1. ㅅ + ㅗ + final ㄴ = ?
- 소
- 송
- 손
2. ㅁ + ㅜ + final ㄴ = ?
- 문
- 물
- 무
3. Change the final ㄴ in 산 to ㅇ.
- 사
- 상
- 삼
4. Which representative ending occurs in isolated 꽃?
- [ㅂ]
- [ㄱ]
- [ㄷ]
5. What changes between 입 and 일?
- initial consonant
- vowel
- final consonant
6. Choose the final letter actually written in 꽃.
- ㄷ
- ㅊ
- ㅅ
Reflect on your reading
Tick only what you actually checked. Feedback from another person is optional and is not required to finish the lesson.
Answers and explanations
Show answers and explanations
Practice questions
1. Which identifies the initial and final in 국?
Answer: Initial ㄱ · final ㄱ
The two ㄱ letters serve different roles at top and bottom.
- Initial ㅜ · final ㄱ — ㅜ is the vowel, not the initial consonant.
- Initial ㄱ · final ㅜ — ㅜ is the vowel, not the final.
2. ㅂ + ㅏ + final ㅂ = ?
Answer: 밥
밥: initial ㅂ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㅂ underneath. Read one syllable.
- 바 — 바 combines ㅂ and ㅏ with no final consonant.
- 방 — 방: initial ㅂ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㅇ underneath. Read one syllable.
3. Change only final ㄹ in 달 to ㄴ.
Answer: 단
단: initial ㄷ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
- 난 — 난: initial ㄴ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
- 달 — 달: initial ㄷ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㄹ underneath. Read one syllable.
4. Which describes the spelling of 옷?
Answer: Keep written final ㅅ.
Separate the pronunciation guide from spelling.
- Respell it 옫 to match the sound. — 옫 is the isolated pronunciation guide; the spelling is 옷.
- Remove the final and write 오. — 오 and 옷 differ in the final.
Learning check
1. ㅅ + ㅗ + final ㄴ = ?
Answer: 손
손: initial ㅅ, vowel ㅗ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
- 소 — 소 combines ㅅ and ㅗ with no final consonant.
- 송 — 송: initial ㅅ, vowel ㅗ, and final ㅇ underneath. Read one syllable.
2. ㅁ + ㅜ + final ㄴ = ?
Answer: 문
문 ends in ㄴ.
- 물 — 물 ends in ㄹ.
- 무 — 무 has no final.
3. Change the final ㄴ in 산 to ㅇ.
Answer: 상
ㅅ + ㅏ + ㅇ = 상.
- 사 — 사 has no final.
- 삼 — 삼 ends in ㅁ.
4. Which representative ending occurs in isolated 꽃?
Answer: [ㄷ]
꽃 is written with final ㅊ. In isolation its ending belongs to [ㄷ]. Keep the spelling 꽃.
- [ㅂ] — The isolated ending of 꽃 belongs to [ㄷ], not [ㅂ]. Separate the written final ㅊ from its ending sound.
- [ㄱ] — The isolated ending of 꽃 belongs to [ㄷ], not [ㄱ]. Separate the written final ㅊ from its ending sound.
5. What changes between 입 and 일?
Answer: final consonant
Only the final changes: ㅂ → ㄹ.
- initial consonant — Both start with ㅇ.
- vowel — Both have ㅣ.
6. Choose the final letter actually written in 꽃.
Answer: ㅊ
The written final of 꽃 is ㅊ.
- ㄷ — The isolated sound is [꼳], but the spelling stays 꽃.
- ㅅ — ㅅ is the final of 옷.
1. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
돈 ·
Answer: ㄴ
돈: initial ㄷ, vowel ㅗ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 돈
2. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
문 ·
Answer: ㄴ
문: initial ㅁ, vowel ㅜ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 문
3. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
곰 ·
Answer: ㅁ
곰: initial ㄱ, vowel ㅗ, and final ㅁ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 곰
4. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
강 ·
Answer: ㅇ
강: initial ㄱ, vowel ㅏ, and final ㅇ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 강
5. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
눈 ·
Answer: ㄴ
눈: initial ㄴ, vowel ㅜ, and final ㄴ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 눈
6. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
솜 ·
Answer: ㅁ
솜: initial ㅅ, vowel ㅗ, and final ㅁ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 솜
7. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
불 ·
Answer: ㄹ
불: initial ㅂ, vowel ㅜ, and final ㄹ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 불
8. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
집 ·
Answer: ㅂ
집: initial ㅈ, vowel ㅣ, and final ㅂ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 집
9. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
숲 ·
Answer: ㅍ
숲: initial ㅅ, vowel ㅜ, and final ㅍ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 숲
10. Read the syllable first and record any help. Then choose its written final letter underneath.
빛 ·
Answer: ㅊ
빛: initial ㅂ, vowel ㅣ, and final ㅊ underneath. Read one syllable.
Now try reading it: 빛
Review and continue
Come back to these
Review this lesson
Start with two syllables you flagged as difficult.
Recall before looking
Before looking, write the parts of yesterday’s flagged syllables.
A different order
Repeat the ten-syllable task in a new order. Previously seen items are review.
Connect earlier learning
Build and read pairs with and without final consonants.
Review what felt difficult
Placement is confusingCompare initial and final positions. →Review ending soundsCompare spelling with representative endings. →Repeat an activity whenever you need more practice.