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How do you pronounce the letter g in spanish?

The pronunciation of the letter "g" in Spanish depends on the vowel that follows it:

Before "a", "o", "u":

* The "g" is pronounced like the "g" in the English word "go".

* Example: "gato" (cat) - pronounced like "gah-toh"

Before "e", "i":

* The "g" is pronounced like the "h" in the English word "house". This sound is called the "soft g" sound.

* Example: "gente" (people) - pronounced like "hen-tay"

Before "ue" and "ui":

* The "g" is pronounced like the "g" in the English word "go" only if the "u" is pronounced.

* Example: "guerra" (war) - pronounced like "geh-rrah"

* If the "u" is not pronounced, then the "g" is pronounced like the "h" in "house".

* Example: "guerra" (war) - pronounced like "geh-rrah"

Exceptions:

* There are a few words where the "g" is pronounced differently, such as:

* "güe" - pronounced like "way"

* "gui" - pronounced like "gee"

* "aguja" (needle) - pronounced like "ah-goo-hah"

* "lengua" (tongue) - pronounced like "len-gwah"

Practice:

The best way to learn how to pronounce the "g" in Spanish is to practice saying words out loud. You can find lists of Spanish words online or in a Spanish language textbook.

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