Silent G
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The letter G is sometimes silent in English words, often appearing in specific letter combinations. Understanding the patterns of when G is silent can help improve reading and spelling skills.
Learning the Silent G
- Silent G Before the Letter N
The most common occurrence of a silent G is when it appears before the letter N.
Examples: Gnaw, Gnash, Gnome, Sign, Design, Resign - Silent G in Words with “GH”
The letter G can also be silent when it appears in the combination GH. Sometimes it makes an /f/ sound (like in “cough” or “rough”), but often it is completely silent.
Examples: Though, Sigh, High, Drought
Learn about the “GH” sounds - Unique Words with Silent G
Some words have silent G due to historical usage or loanwords from other languages.
Examples: Foreign, Campaign, Reign
The following diagram shows some words with the silent G. Practice saying these words. Scroll down the page for more examples.
Silent g - Phonics
Meet the Phonics Digraphs - gn
KN GN DIGRAPHS
| Silent Letters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Silent B | Silent C | Silent D |
| Silent E | Silent G | Silent GH |
| Silent H | Silent K | Silent L |
| Silent T | Silent W | |
Learn the Sounds of the Letters
Learning Short Vowels
| Short Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short A | Short E | Short I |
| Short O | Short U | Short Vowels |
Learning Long Vowels
| Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long A | Long E | Long I |
| Long O | Long U | Y (vowel) |
| Long Vowels | Short, Long Vowels | |
Compare Short & Long Vowels
| Short & Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short & Long A | Short & Long E | Short & Long I |
| Short & Long O | Short & Long U | Short I & Long E |
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