Soft C and Soft G

Front

What is the soft c sound?

Back

The soft c sound is pronounced like 's', as in 'city'.

Front

What is the hard c sound?

Back

The hard c sound is pronounced like 'k', as in 'cat'.

Front

What is the soft g sound?

Back

The soft g sound is pronounced like 'j', as in 'giraffe'.

Front

What is the hard g sound?

Back

The hard g sound is pronounced like 'g', as in 'goat'.

Front

Which letter combinations make a soft c sound?

Back

The letter 'c' followed by 'e', 'i', or 'y' makes a soft c sound.

Front

Which letter combinations make a soft g sound?

Back

The letter 'g' followed by 'e', 'i', or 'y' makes a soft g sound.

Front

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

Back

An example is 'cent'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a soft g sound.

Back

An example is 'giant'.

Front

How many words have a soft c sound in the word 'circle'?

Back

There are 2 soft c sounds in 'circle'.

Front

How many words have a soft g sound in the word 'ginger'?

Back

There is 1 soft g sound in 'ginger'.