g (syllable-onset only, e.g. gut, Garten, Tag-NOT-final). Word-final g devoices to /k/, so Bug, Tag in citation form are /k/-words
/g/
- Language
- German
- Unit
- Konsonanten
- IPA
- /g/
- Practice words
- 5
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Start with one sample audio file for plosive - /g/.
Quick tip
Plosives are made by blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly.
Letters and IPA
Practice words
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gut
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Geld
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Garten
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geben
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groß
Minimal pairs
- Gabe / Gabe/Kabel
- Gasse / Gasse/Kasse
- Gurt / Gurt/Kurt
- Gans / Gans/ganz
- Geld / Geld/Kelt
How to produce this sound
Put the back of your tongue against the soft palate and release with voice, like g in go.
Common mix-ups
- Geld / Kelt
- Gasse / Kasse
- Gabe / Kabel
- Gurt / Kurt
- Gans / ganz
Closest comparison
This sound is not present in English.
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