Soft G Rule

G can make /j/ before E, I, or Y (soft G). Otherwise, G makes /g/ (hard G).

📖 Detailed Explanation

The letter G can say /g/ (as in "go") or /j/ (as in "gem"). Unlike C, the rule for G is not absolute: G MAY soften to /j/ when followed by E, I, or Y, but there are exceptions like "get", "give", and "girl".

✅ Examples (Rule Applies)

gem gentle giant gym magic page large change

❌ Compare (Rule Does NOT Apply)

get give girl gift gear geese

💡 Tips to Remember

G + E, I, or Y = OFTEN (not always) /j/ sound
Many exceptions exist, especially in common words
Anglo-Saxon words often keep the hard G

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