How to Pronounce "ough" in English

How to Pronounce "ough" in English

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains eight different pronunciations of the letter combination 'OU GH' in English. It covers pronunciations such as 'Oh', 'Ooh', 'Off', 'Owl', 'Or', 'Uh', and 'Up', providing examples and context for each. The tutorial aims to clarify these pronunciations, which can be confusing due to their varied usage in different words.

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Explain the difference between the pronunciations found in Scottish and Irish words compared to others.

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What are the eight pronunciations of the combination OU GH that the teacher focuses on?

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Can you provide examples of words that use the pronunciation 'Oh'?

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What is the meaning of the word 'dough' as explained in the video?

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What are some words that illustrate the pronunciation 'ooh'?

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What is the schwa sound and how is it represented in the pronunciation of 'ugh'?

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What is a 'hiccup' and how is it related to the pronunciation discussed?

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