What sound does the letter G make?

The letter Gg makes the sound at the start of goat. Say the sound on its own — /g/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "goat".

What are some words that start with G?

goat, grapes, gift, ghost, guitar, gorilla all begin with the Gg sound.

How do you write the letter G?

Uppercase G: Curve around, then Line in. Lowercase g: Round back like a c, then Line down with a hook.

How can I make learning the letter G fun?

Hunt for Gg on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Gg

Says the sound at the start of goat

Gg makes the sound at the start of goat. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital G and the small g. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Gg

Words that start with G

goat
grapes
gift
ghost
guitar
gorilla

Gg in the middle

tiger
wagon
magnet

Words that end with g

bag
dog
frog

How to write G and g

Capital G

Curve around
Line in

Small g

Round back like a c
Line down with a hook

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Letter G questions parents ask

What sound does the letter G make?: The letter Gg makes the sound at the start of goat. Say the sound on its own — /g/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "goat".
What are some words that start with G?: goat, grapes, gift, ghost, guitar, gorilla all begin with the Gg sound.
How do you write the letter G?: Uppercase G: Curve around, then Line in. Lowercase g: Round back like a c, then Line down with a hook.
How can I make learning the letter G fun?: Hunt for Gg on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.