Double consonant 4 of 5

Ssangsiot 쌍시옷

tense s

Sound
ss
IPA
/s͈/
Type
Double consonant
Strokes
4

How to write ㅆ

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ㅆ is written in 4 strokes. Follow the numbers: each stroke starts where its number sits and is drawn in one movement without lifting the pen.

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How ㅆ looks in everyday type

The same character in the typefaces you will actually meet in print, on signs and in handwriting.

Gothic
Myeongjo
Handwriting

Words with ㅆ

WordReadingMeaningAudio
ssal uncooked rice
싸다 ssada cheap
쓰다 sseuda to write, bitter
씻다 ssitda to wash
아저씨 ajeossi mister
있다 itda to exist
맛있다 masitda tasty
쌍둥이 ssangdungi twins

More double consonants

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