TED-Ed: Why don't "tough" and "dough" rhyme? | Arika Okrent

TED-Ed: Why don't "tough" and "dough" rhyme? | Arika Okrent

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the complexity of English spelling, starting with the Scripps National Spelling Bee and the challenges of English irregularities. It delves into the historical influences on English, including the Germanic tribes, Roman missionaries, and the Norman invasion, which introduced French and Latin elements. The arrival of the printing press in 1476 further complicated spelling standardization. The Great Vowel Shift between the 14th and 18th centuries significantly altered vowel pronunciations, contributing to the complexity of English spelling today.

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