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How do you pronounce g As g or j?

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Depending on their language of origin, and common usage, G can have either sound. One general rule is that the G followed by an E, I, or Y is usually pronounced as a J. But there are several notable exceptions.

Examples : gem, genuine, gist, gymnast

Exceptions : gecko, get, giblets, gynecology

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