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305. How to pronounce NG | American English Pronunciation

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When to Use the N, G

If you cannot get to the N, G without popping the G, it is more important that you say wing and it's very clear. So pay the price of popping the G even if it's not being accurate for just the sake of sounding clear. Let's practice a few more minimal pairs. Sin, sing, sin, sing, ram, rang, ran, rang, tongue, tongue,. long, long, long. Can you hear the difference? If you cannot just play this part again until you can hear the difference because if you can't hear it, you cannot make it. Once you train your ear, it will be easier for your tongue to catch up and make that distinction

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