Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ŋ/

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WAEC 2023

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/

A. reign
B. sink
C. hinge
D. thin

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The phonetic symbol /ŋ/ is represented in the word 'sink'. This is because the /ŋ/ sound is the voiced velar nasal, which is the sound you make when you pronounce the 'ng' in 'sink'.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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