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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'gg,' focusing on its sound patterns and pronunciation.

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/

Pie Chart of Digraph 'gg' Pronunciation in American English

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.

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.

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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