English Pronunciation – Words ending in NG
Learn how to pronounce the ending of the many, many common English words that end with -ng in this short, free pronunciation class.

H is not pronounced when following W. Some speakers whisper the H before the W.

what
when
where
whether
why

Silent H

H is not pronounced at the beginning of many words. Use the article “an” with unvoiced H. Here are some of the most common:

hour
honest
honor
heir
herb

Pronounced H

H is pronounced at the beginning of these common words. Use the article “a” with voiced H.

hill
history
height
happy
hangover