NGng
NG Digraph
NG together makes the “ng” sound at the back of your mouth, like in 'ring' and 'song'.
How this rule works
The digraph 'ng' makes the nasal sound “ng”. This sound is made at the back of your mouth/throat. It almost always appears at the end of a word or syllable.
Remember: Sing a song — NG rings along!
Examples
Words that use this rule
133 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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