The pronunciation of 여덟 (8)
I would like to ask about the pronunciation of the Native Korean Number 8 여덟
The book pronounces 여덟 as [yeo-deol], but why? Doesn't ㄼ pronounce as ㅂ, which should be [yeo-deop]?
감사합니다 :)

Question

The pronunciation of 여덟 (8)
I would like to ask about the pronunciation of the Native Korean Number 8 여덟
The book pronounces 여덟 as [yeo-deol], but why? Doesn't ㄼ pronounce as ㅂ, which should be [yeo-deop]?
감사합니다 :)

Answer

It can be very confusing to anyone. But after you read my post through, I am sure you will understand better. :)

http://www.coreanbigsis.com/korean-grammar-pronunciation-rule-consnant/

Answer

ㄴㄴ 흙, 삵같은 ㄺ으로 끝나면 뒤의 ㄱ 발음이지만,
여덟의 ㄼ은 ㄹ 발음임