How to use The pronunciation of g in Spanish

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The pronunciation of g

The letter g has different sounds:

  • Before the vowels a, o, u.

Gala

Gala 

Agosto

August

Agua

Water

  • Before the vowels e, i.

Gente

People

Girar

To turn

  • Before the consonants l and r, followed by a vowel.

Glaciar

Glacier

Agricultura

Agriculture

  • Before other consonants.

Dogma

Dogma

Amígdala

Tonsil

Note: when g- goes before -ue or -ui, its pronunciation changes.

Gueto

Ghetto

Distinguir

To distinguish

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