220: The ’n-g’ spelling creates /ŋ/, as in the word ’song’

Nov 12, 20166:19Education

At the end of the word, the /ŋ/ doesn't need an additional /g/. The /g/ is potentially included mid-word. Transcripts available at pronuncian.com

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