GNn
Silent G in GN
In GN, the G is silent! You only say /n/, like in 'gnat' and 'sign'.
How this rule works
When G comes before N at the beginning of a word, or when GN appears at the end, the G is silent.
Remember: G hides from N — you can't hear the gnat!
Examples
Words that use this rule
42 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
alignassignassignmentbenigncampaignchampagnecognitiveconsigndesigndesignatedesignateddesignationdesigneddesignerdesignsensignforeigngnarlgnarledgnashgnatgnawgnomegnuigniteignoreignoredmagnetmalignrecognitionrecognizeredesignredesignedredesignsreignresignsignsignalsignificancesignificantsovereign'ssovereignty
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