Re: "G" Pronunciation: Is it hard word initialy or utterance initially?

johnfallstaff@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
I have learned the the 'G' sound is pronunced as 'NG', except in the
beggining of words.


I think you have learned something wrong, I'm afraid.
I think such rule doesn't exist. I'd correct it, that G has two (sets of)
pronunciations, and thet are used interchangedly. Or rather,
although there are regional (or subculotural) difference of which one is
widely used, both are accepted and conceived in the same way.

It seems logical that the hard 'g' sound would soften to 'ng' whever it
is not preceded by a pause. Or is would it really be hard whenever it
begins a new word? Also, I think the particle 'ga' is usually said with
the soft nasal sound.

Can anyone clear up the matter?
thnx

Sir John


I hope I have cleared up the matter. :)

muchan
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