The English "ng (sing)" sound (IPA ŋ) — Pronunciation Guide
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ng (sing)
Consonant
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How to make this sound
Example
sing /sɪŋ/
Mouth
Back of tongue up; air through nose; no final g
Common trap
Do not add a hard "g"
GA vs RP
GA and RP share this sound.
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