Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 蘇聯 ‎(“USSR”) Hanja form can also be written as 소聯 (so聯, “Soryeon”) where 소 (so) is the abbreviation of 소비에트 (sobieteu).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sʰo̞ɾjʌ̹n/
• Phonetic hangeul: 소련