Why is there a G in SIGN? The (kind of annoying) reasons some words end with gn. @RobWords
Why is there a G in SIGN? The (kind of annoying) reasons some words end with gn. @RobWords
Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered why words like sign, align, design and campaign have that silent G? Well wonder no more!

This video explains the reasons some English words end with "gn".

WARNING: Contains a shocking revelation about the word "sovereign".

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Why is there a G in SIGN? The (kind of annoying) reasons some words end with "gn".

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