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How to pronounce
Kim Min-jae

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KIHMMIHN·jay

American /ˈkim ˈmindʒeɪ/

Sound by sound

3 little beats. BIG = the stressed part.

  1. KIHM the ‘ih’ in sit — say this beat loudest
  2. MIHN the ‘ih’ in sit — say this beat loudest
  3. jay the ‘ay’ in day

Get it right

  • KIHM MIHN·jay — stress on KIHM and MIHN
Nation
South Korea
Position
Defender

Why Korean names trip up English speakers

  • Names are usually a one-syllable family name + a two-part given name — Son Heung-min.
  • EU has no English match; Americans land on a short ‘uh’ — Heung → huhng.
  • Vowels are pure and consonants are crisp; keep the beats even.
  • The family name comes first in the Korean order (Son, Kim, Lee).

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Kim Min-jae?

Kim Min-jae is pronounced KIHM MIHN·jay in American English — 3 beats, stressing KIHM and MIHN.

What position does Kim Min-jae play?

Kim Min-jae is a defender for South Korea (the Korean national team).