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How do you pronounce g As or j?

The pronunciation of "g" depends on the letter that follows it.

* Before "e", "i", or "y", "g" is usually pronounced as a soft "j" sound. Examples: gem, giant, gym.

* Before other letters, "g" is usually pronounced as a hard "g" sound. Examples: gate, go, good.

There are some exceptions to these rules, but they are relatively uncommon. For example, the "g" in "gentle" is pronounced with a "j" sound, even though it is followed by "e".

Here are some examples of words where "g" is pronounced as "j":

* Gem

* Ginger

* Giraffe

* Giant

* Gym

Here are some examples of words where "g" is pronounced as a hard "g":

* Gate

* Go

* Good

* Gone

* Grass

If you are unsure how to pronounce a word, you can always look it up in a dictionary.

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