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In the following lesson, the 'gg' digraph will be discussed in terms of its phonetic representations.
Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to produce a distinct sound.
Digraph | gg |
|---|---|
Name | gg (pronounced /ʤiː ʤiː/) |
Common Sound(s) | /ɡ/, /ʤ/ |
Digraph 'gg'
Sound 1: /g/
The 'gg' digraph creates a voiced velar plosive, produced with the back of the tongue against the soft part of the roof of the mouth, causing a burst of sound.
Example
wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/
aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
baggage /ˈbæɡɪʤ/
dagger /ˈdæɡəɹ/
Sound 2: /ʤ/
The 'gg' digraph creates a voiced postalveolar affricate, made by stopping airflow with the tongue near the hard palate and then releasing it with friction.
Example
exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæʤ.ə.ɹeɪt/
veggie /ˈvɛʤi/
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