Language
French
Unit
Consonnes
IPA
/g/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for occlusives - /g/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Letters

g

/g/

Practice words

  • gâteau

  • gagner

  • gros

  • gare

  • gomme

Minimal pairs

  • gare / car
  • gomme / comme
  • gros / cro
  • guerre / cœur
  • gagner / caguer

How to produce this sound

The /g/ sound is voiced. Place the back of your tongue against the soft palate (the back part of the roof of your mouth), block the airflow, then release it while vibrating your vocal cords.

Common mix-ups

  • gare / car
  • gomme / comme
  • gros / cro
  • guerre / cœur
  • gagner / caguer

Closest comparison

go, give, game, garden, get

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