The NG Sound

Learning the “ng” Sound
The “ng” sound is a consonant digraph that combines the letters “n” and “g” to create a unique nasal sound: /ŋ/. This sound is common in English and appears at the end or middle of many words.

1. Introduce the Sound
   Explain that “ng” makes a special sound, like the end of the word sing.
   Demonstrate the sound: Place your hand on your nose while saying /ŋ/. Feel the vibration—it’s a nasal sound!

2. Word Examples
   Introduce common “ng” words:
   At the End: sing, ring, king, wing, long, song, thing, bring
   In the Middle: finger, hungry, jungle, hanger

The following diagram shows examples of ng words. Scroll down the page for more examples and pronunciations of the ng sound in words.

3. Writing Practice
   Sentence Writing: Have students write their own sentences or short stories using ng words.
   Word Tracing: For younger students, give them worksheets where they trace ng words to practice writing.

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4. Songs and Rhymes
   Ng Songs: Use songs or create simple rhymes that emphasize the ng sound.

NG Sound Song - Phonics Song For Kids
A quick phonics song about words ending in “-ng”

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/ng/Phonics Song
This is a fun, digraphs phonics song for learners of English. A colorful, animated music video to learn how to pronounce the final sound “ng” .

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How To Use ‘NG’ in Words
Let’s learn about phonics and the different sounds each letter can make! You can find “NG” at the endings of words, but sometimes you’ll find “NG” hopping around in the middle of a word like “kaNGaroo”! Sing along and dance along to the music.

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’ng’ Words
Sound out the phonics and words.

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5. Learn other Consonant Digraphs.

Consonant Digraphs
CH Sound	NG Sound	Soft TH
Hard TH	WH Sound	NG Sound
GH Sound	NG Sound	Consonant Digraphs

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