Understanding 'OUGH' Sounds and Quadgraphs

This video tutorial explores the seven different sounds made by the 'OUGH' letter combination in English. It explains each sound with examples, such as 'thought' for the 'OR' sound, 'drought' for the 'OW' sound, and 'cough' for the 'OFF' sound. The video also highlights exceptions and provides a recap of all sounds covered.

What is a quadgraph?

• Three letters making one sound

• Two letters making one sound

• A single letter making multiple sounds

• Four letters making one sound

In which words does 'OUGH' make the 'or' sound?

• Bought, thought

• Drought, thorough

• Through, though

• Cough, rough

What is the sound of 'OUGH' in 'bought'?

• Ah

• Ow

• Oo

• Or

What is the exception to the 'or' sound rule?

• Rough

• Cough

• Drought

• Though

Which word does not have the 'or' sound?

• Drought

• Bought

• Fought

• Thought

Which sound does 'OUGH' make in the word 'thorough'?

• Oo

• Ah

• Ow

• Or

What sound does 'OUGH' make in 'through'?

• Or

• Oo

• Ow

• Ah

Which word has the 'oo' sound?

• Through

• Rough

• Cough

• Though

In which words does 'OUGH' make the 'o' sound?

• Drought, thorough

• Although, doughnut

• Thought, bought

• Cough, rough

What sound does 'GH' make in 'cough'?

• K

• H

• G

• F