G - LOWER CASE G
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Voiced velar plosive. When we pronounce this sound, the back of the tongue, the active articulator, is in contact with the velum, the passive articulator. A complete closure is produced. The velum is in its raised position. When the articulators are separated the lung air goes out through the mouth producing a kind of plosion. The vocal folds vibrate during the production of this sound. Spelling
Examplesgame /ɡeɪm/
PronunciationThe soft palate is in its raised position and the vocal folds vibrate. The back of the tongue and the soft palate form a closure which prevents the pulmonic air stream from escaping. When they separate, the air escapes with a kind of explosion. |
Voiced velar plosive. When we pronounce this sound, the back of the tongue, the active articulator, is in contact with the velum, the passive articulator. A complete closure is produced. The velum is in its raised position. When the articulators are separated the lung air goes out through the mouth producing a kind of plosion. The vocal folds vibrate during the production of this sound. Spelling<gu> followed by <e> <i> <g> followed by <a>, <o>, <u> Examplesguerra PronunciationThe soft palate is in its raised position and the vocal folds vibrate. The back of the tongue and the soft palate form a closure which prevents the pulmonic air stream from escaping. When they separate, the air escapes with a kind of explosion. |