Explanation 1 · Principles of Creation
HANGUL, The Cosmic Philosophy · p.158 / 428
However, ㆅ is unique
in that, instead of originating
from the pure clear sound ㆆ,
it comes from the next degree of clear sound, ㅎ.
When ㅇ is written below another consonant (ㅸ),
it creates a light bilabial sound.
This occurs because an increase
in glottal airflow
causes the lips to momentarily round during pronunciation.
However, ㆅ is unique
in that, instead of originating
from the pure clear sound ㆆ,
it comes from the next degree of clear sound, ㅎ.
When ㅇ is written below another consonant (ㅸ),
it creates a light bilabial sound.
This occurs because an increase
in glottal airflow
causes the lips to momentarily round during pronunciation.
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