Introduction to Nasal Sounds > How to pronounce ‘ng’ /ŋ/ > Common ‘ng’ /ŋ spellings > Practice pronouncing ‘ng’ /ŋ

How to pronounce the 'ng sound' /ŋ/

To create the 'ng sound' /ŋ/, air is prevented from leaving the vocal tract when the back of the tongue lifts and presses against the soft palate at the back of the mouth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate while producing it.