The ⟨n⟩ from the sequence ⟨nk⟩ is pronounced for a velar nasal /ŋ/, as in English. When not followed by ⟨k⟩, /ŋː/ is created ⟨ng⟩.The fact that two spellings correspond to this 1 seem (Placing apart the real difference in length) may be seen being an exception to the general one-to-1 correspondence in between Appears and letters.