WHY is the G in LENGTH?

Question

what sound does it make... pronounce the word for me please

Answer 1

It sounds like LENKTH

Answer 2

The G is almost lost in modern speech but it hails from the time when it was clearly pronounced. Words often change their pronunciation through time but spellings are more conservative because the written word is regarded as immutable (save for the spelling reform advocates of course). This does make spelling more difficult than it would be if were purely phonetic (based on the actual sounds in speech).

Answer 3

Because the word will have a common derivation with the word 'long' - and there's the 'g' :) Also, I pronounce the 'g' in 'length'.

Answer 4

Just part of the English language

Answer 5

I say "LENG" and then put the tip of my tongue between my teeth and blow. That gives the G some purpose in life without making the other letters feel they're not getting the recognition they deserve.

Answer 6

Because without the "G', it would be pronounced "lenth" and would sound pretty odd, huh?

Answer 7

Leng-th. There I pronounced it for you. Maybe it's there so you can say, Gee, that's long.
* Note: I said maybe that's what YOU'D say.

Answer 8

Alright Ill write it as it sounds, lane-k-th haha,I can't get the gth right,I hate your silly question,it's hard!

Answer 9

The same reason it is in rough and tough. To confuse us in English class.

Answer 10

Length..........I can't pronounce it for you I'd have to whisper in your ear.