-ng and -nk

Front

What sound does the ending -ng make?

Back

The ending -ng makes the sound /ŋ/, as in the word 'sing'.

Front

What sound does the ending -nk make?

Back

The ending -nk makes the sound /ŋk/, as in the word 'sink'.

Front

Give an example of a word that ends with -ng.

Back

An example of a word that ends with -ng is 'ring'.

Front

Give an example of a word that ends with -nk.

Back

An example of a word that ends with -nk is 'bank'.

Front

What is the difference between -ng and -nk?

Back

The difference is that -ng ends with a nasal sound, while -nk ends with a nasal sound followed by a hard 'k' sound.

Front

Can you find -ng in the middle of a word?

Back

Yes, -ng can appear in the middle of words, such as 'finger'.

Front

Can you find -nk in the middle of a word?

Back

No, -nk typically appears at the end of words.

Front

What is a common activity that uses the sound -ng?

Back

A common activity is singing.

Front

What is a common activity that uses the sound -nk?

Back

A common activity is to bank money.

Front

How do you pronounce the word 'long'?

Back

The word 'long' is pronounced with the -ng sound at the end.