ng

Rule Core

ng represents a single nasal sound /ŋ/, not a combination of /n/ + /g/. It commonly appears at the end or middle of words such as sing, long, and among. The /g/ is silent in pronunciation.

Pronunciation Guide

Raise the back of the tongue toward the soft palate. Air flows through the nose, not the mouth. The sound is voiced, with no stop or burst at the end.

Word Analysis

In among (/əˈmʌŋ/), ng forms one nasal sound. Do not release a hard /g/; let the sound fade smoothly.

Pitfalls

Learners often add an extra /g/ sound or separate it into two sounds. Also avoid confusing ng with nk, which includes a clear /k/ release.