curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/66a83481c486e4ab489b0298.md
The initial g is pronounced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate. To practice, try saying g and you should feel almost no air hit your hand if you hold it in front of your mouth.
When g combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: ga, ge, and gu.
Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use ge in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
gē | 哥 |
gé | 格 |
gě | 葛 |
gè | 个 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.
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