How to Pronounce G

To pronounce "g", say G — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “g”

"g" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gee, jee, je, ji — easy to mix up when writing.

What does g mean?

noun

  1. A gangster, gangsta.
  2. Abbreviation for Government Spending.

noun

  1. Games (the statistic reporting the number of games that a player has participated in).
  2. Green.

noun

  1. A photograph or video shared on this service.

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Words that rhyme with g

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

hmwexcellentgreatfinesuperbsplendidoutstandingsuperior

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "g"?▾

"G" has one syllable.

What does "g" mean?▾

G: A gangster, gangsta.

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