gn
Words using GN have varied set of pronunciation rules
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Some words beginning with GN such as gnat, gnaw, gnarl, gnome the G is silent.
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In words with IGN not at the beginning of the word such as champaign, and
Campaign, sign, arraign, deign, ensign, feign, foreign, reign, align and others
the G is silent.
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In words with IGN at the beginning of the word such as ignite, ignition,
ignoble, ignore and others the G in GN is the end if the first syllable and
the N in GN is the beginning of the next syllable.
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In words with UGN such as impugn, oppugn and others the G is silent while
others such a repugnant the G is the end of a syllable and the N the beginning
of the next syllable.
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In words with OGN such as cologne and others the G is silent while
others such as recognize the G is the end of a syllable and the N the beginning
of the next syllable.
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In words with EGN such as pregnant, impregnable, the G in GN is end of one
syllable and the N in GN the beginning of the next syllable.
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In words with AGN such as magnet, magnolia, magnificent, magnify,
diagnose, and stagnant, the G in GN is end of one syllable and the N in GN the
beginning of the next syllable.
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