gg

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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- Sound 1: /g/
- Sound 2: /ʤ/

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Digraph 'gg'

Sound 1: /g/

Sound 2: /ʤ/

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