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Lee Kang-in

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LEEKAHNG·ihn

American /ˈli ˈkɑŋɪn/

Sound by sound

3 little beats. BIG = the stressed part.

  1. LEE the ‘ee’ in see — say this beat loudest
  2. KAHNG the ‘ah’ in father — say this beat loudest
  3. ihn the ‘ih’ in sit

Get it right

  • LEE KAHNG·ihn — stress on LEE and KAHNG
Nation
South Korea
Position
Midfielder

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 Lee Kang-in?

Lee Kang-in is pronounced LEE KAHNG·ihn in American English — 3 beats, stressing LEE and KAHNG.

What position does Lee Kang-in play?

Lee Kang-in is a midfielder for South Korea (the Korean national team).