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This page: Learn words that are spelled with -ough in English.
The combination of letters ough can be pronounced in a variety of ways in words in English. Note in the table below the many different pronunciations of ough. Click on the word to hear the pronunciation.
| Word(s) | Pronunciation of ough |
|---|---|
|
although thorough |
long "o" sound |
| through | long "u" sound |
|
bought ought |
like "aw" |
| tough | like "uf" |
| cough | like "awf" |
| drought | like "ow" |
Click on "Listen" to hear a word. Write the word in English in the textbox and click on "Check."
Write sentences with a few of the words that end with ough
examples
You ought to practice English every day.
Cigarette smoke makes me cough.
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