Hard and Soft c and g

Front

What is a hard 'c'?

Back

A hard 'c' is pronounced like 'k', as in 'cat' or 'cup'.

Front

What is a soft 'c'?

Back

A soft 'c' is pronounced like 's', as in 'circle' or 'cell'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a hard 'c'.

Back

Examples include 'cat', 'coat', and 'cancel'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a soft 'c'.

Back

Examples include 'circle', 'trace', and 'cereal'.

Front

What sound does 'c' make before 'e', 'i', or 'y'?

Back

It usually makes a soft 'c' sound.

Front

What sound does 'c' make before 'a', 'o', or 'u'?

Back

It usually makes a hard 'c' sound.

Front

Is the 'c' in 'circle' hard or soft?

Back

The 'c' in 'circle' is soft.

Front

Is the 'c' in 'cup' hard or soft?

Back

The 'c' in 'cup' is hard.

Front

What is a hard 'g'?

Back

A hard 'g' is pronounced like 'g' in 'go' or 'give'.

Front

What is a soft 'g'?

Back

A soft 'g' is pronounced like 'j', as in 'gem' or 'giant'.