How to pronounce Kongnamul-gukbap

Kongnamul-gukbap is written 콩나물국밥 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /koŋ.na.mul.k͈uk̚.p͈ap̚/. In plain English letters that is KONG-nah-mool-GOOK-bahp, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kongnamul-gukbap?

Kongnamul-gukbap is a soup or stew of South Korea. Where it comes from: North Jeolla. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu, rice and seafood. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Kongnamul-gukbap comes from

Kongnamul-gukbap is one of 45 signature dishes of South Korea on this map. See all dishes from North Jeolla.

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Food of South Korea

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