The 'ough' Sound (1/2)
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.1.1
The 'ough' Sound
Words with the group of letters 'ough' are some of the trickiest to spell. They are tricky to spell because the sound made when we read these letters can vary a lot.
'ough' as an 'oo' sound
- 'ough' can make an 'oo' sound in a word.
- For example:
- through
'ough' as an 'uh' sound
- 'ough' can make an 'uh' sound in a word.
- For example:
- thorough
- borough
'ough' as an 'au' sound
- 'ough' can make an 'au' sound in a word.
- For example:
- plough
- bough
Test yourself on The 'ough' Sound (1/2)
Which type of 'ough' sound did you just hear?
Which type of 'ough' sound did you just hear?