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The letter c usually makes a hard c sound, like the letter k. But when the letter c comes before e, i, or y, it usually makes a soft c sound, like the letter s.

cat

hard c

city

soft c

The letter g is similar. It usually makes a hard g sound. But when the letter g comes before e, i, or y, it usually makes a soft g sound, like the letter j.

gum

hard g

gem

soft g

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This word has a soft g sound. The g comes before an e:

stage

This word has a hard g sound. The g does not come before an e, i, or y:

green

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