Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hard g

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.89 in modern English

Syllables: hard g
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The plosive /g/ sound in words such as get, log and give.

noun

Alternative form of hard g.

Example Sentences

"Hard g at last found his cap and again became Hard G, after which the fight was renewed."
"Hard g at last found his cap and again became Hard G, after which the fight was renewed... So furious did the battle rage that the whole alphabet from A down to Z, ran over to see what was the matter... "In conclusion," said Judge J, "let it be understood that hereafter hard G shall go before a, o and u and frequently i and y (as will be specified in the coming dictionary,) and that soft G shall go before e, and occasionally before i and y. As for the consonants, whenever they need a g they may take hard G. Is that satisfactory to all?""

Inflected Forms

hard gs (plural) hard-g (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

hard soft

Antonyms

soft g

Questions

What does hard g mean?: The plosive /g/ sound in words such as get, log and give.

How to pronounce hard g

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