gn

In this lesson, we are going to learn the sound of the digraph 'gn.'

Digraphs are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Digraph	gn
Name	gn (pronounced /ˈgee ˈen/)
Common Sound(s)	/gn/, /n/

The Digraph 'gn'

Sound 1: /gn/

'gn' always in the middle of words sounds /gn/:

Example

recognize /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

signal /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

magnet /ˈmæɡ.nət/

signature /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃɚ/

Sound 2: /n/

1. 'gn' at the beginning of a simple word always sounds /n/:

Example

gnat /næt/

gnome /noʊm/

gnash /næʃ/

gnarl /nɑːrl/

gnaw /nɑː/

gnu /nuː/

2. The digraph 'gn' at the end of words always sounds /n/:

Example

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/

reign /reɪn/

sign /saɪn/

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Daniel Uashie Darota

Apr 2025

I need to boost my English. Thank you.

- Sound 1: /gn/
- Sound 2: /n/

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The Digraph 'gn'

Sound 1: /gn/

Sound 2: /n/

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