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It would seem that way, but it is technically not. The "ng" in "long" is not really an "n" or a "g" but is a single sound (called a phoneme).
If you say the word "no" and the word "go" and think about where you make the sounds, they are in completely different places ("n" is on the alveolar ridge while "g" is velar, towards the back of the throat). When you say "ng" in "long", it is said in the same place as a "g".
More specifically, a "g" is a plosive or stop (air is temporarily stopped in the mouth before the consonant is made-also "t", "d", "p" and "b"), whereas an "n" and "ng" are nasal (sound travels through the nose).
I suspect that since "ng" has the same place of articulation as a "g" and the same manner of articulation as an "n", that is why in English (and several other languages), it is often represented by both. The symbol used in phonetics to represent this sound is /ŋ/.
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Which letters are silent in gnawed?
The 'g' and the 'd' are silent in the word "gnawed". The 'g' is silent at the beginning of the word, and the 'd' is silent at the end.
Which letter is silent in this word gnome?
The 'g' is silent. Gnome is pronounced "nom" with a long o sound.
Why does sign have silent G?
"Sign" has a silent G because there's a GN bond at the end of the word. The reason for the silent G here is to make the I sounds long. The I or O can sometimes be long when they come before 2 consonants and the GN bond is an example of making a long I sound.
Which letter is silent in dough?
The letter "g" is silent in the word "dough."
What letter is silent in the word dough?
The letter "g" is silent in the word "dough."
What are the Silent letters in laughter?
In the word "laughter," the silent letter is "g." It is not pronounced, making the word sound like "laughter" without the "g." The presence of the silent "g" contributes to the unique spelling and pronunciation of the word.
Does emergency have silent letter?
Yes, the word "emergency" has a silent letter "g". This means the "g" is not pronounced when saying the word.
what is the silent consonant in the word right?
the silent consonant is g
What word is silent in gnome?
nonemaybe question is meant to beWhat letter is silent in gnomethen answer is g
What are the silent letters in the word laughter?
In the word "laughter," the silent letter is the "g." It is not pronounced, making the word sound like "laugh-ter." The "h" is also silent in some pronunciations, but "g" is the primary silent letter.
Is the g silent in the word 'king'?
No.
Is the g silent in the word gnat?
yes
