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The letter combination ough can represent a variety of sounds, making these words challenging but important to learn. In this list, you'll find words like though and thorough, where the ough sounds different in each case.
Though the words in this list are spelt similarly, the way they are pronounced varies. Understanding these differences will help you spell and pronounce them more confidently. Pay close attention to each word’s unique sound, and with practice, you'll soon be confident with these tricky ough words.
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Learn more in Unit 17. ough and augh words
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