Silent “G” Words

Even though the consonant “G” is commonly referred to as a hard consonant, it is frequently softened in words such as “germane,” “bridge,” “marriage” and “original.“ But “G” is mysteriously silent in numerous words too. This list is one of my favorites because I love adding to it.

Foreign

Campaign

Paradigm

Champagne

Weight/Freight

Right/Light/Slight/Night/Fright/Tight/Bright/Height/Might/Sight

Lasagna

Bologna

Sovereign

Reign

Neighbor

And “G” is always silent at the beginning of a word when followed by an “N”

Gnome

Gnarly

Gnu

Phlegm

Gnash

Gnat