Choose the correct pronunciation for the Hangeul syllable.

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When evaluating how to pronounce a Hangeul syllable, we need to map the consonant and vowel sounds to their spoken equivalents.
Option a: hui. This would suggest the vowel combination 'ui' pronounced as 'ui' or 'wee' in some contexts, but the syllable in question is not representing that specific vowel combination.
Option b: hwi. This aligns with the common Hangeul syllable pronunciation where ㅎ is pronounced as an aspirated 'h' and ㅟ (the vowel component here) can be realized as 'wi' in many syllable constructions, yielding 'hwi'.
Option c: hoe. This would imply a vowel sound close to 'hoe', which corresponds to a different vowel combination and does not match the target syllable’s vowel sound.
Option d: heu. This would indicate a vowel like 'eu' or 'eu' with an 'u' ending, which again does not match the expected pronunciation for this syllable.
In summary, the only option that accurately reflects the standard reading of the syllable with an aspirated initial consonant and the correct vowel (rendered as 'wi') is option b: hwi.

Choose the correct pronunciation for the Hangeul syllable.

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