English pronunciation: Plosives - /ɡ/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for plosives - /ɡ/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• go

• get

• give

• bag

• game

Minimal pairs

• go / co
• gap / cap
• bag / back
• big / pig
• got / cot

How to produce this sound

To make the /ɡ/ sound, touch the back of your tongue to the soft part at the top of your mouth (the soft palate), then release it while voicing.

Common mix-ups

• go / co
• get / jet
• bag / back
• big / pig
• gap / cap

Closest comparison

go, give, get, bag, green