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Joy English · Level A2 · Pronunciationjoy-english.com

Sing or sink?

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Hear the difference between ng and nk at the end of words.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

sink
A bowl in a kitchen or bathroom with taps.
wing
The part of a bird used for flying.
shower
A place where water comes down on you so you can wash.

Answer key

  1. She likes to sing in the shower.“Sing” ends with ng; there is no k sound.
  2. Put the dishes in the sink.“Sink” ends with nk: you hear a k.
  3. The bird has a broken wing.“Wing” ends with ng; there is no k sound.
  4. I think the pink one is nicer.“Think” and “pink” both end with nk.
  5. The bell is ringing loudly.“Ringing” has two ng sounds.

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