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Jun 2025
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Practice Pronouncing OUGH 5 Different Wa...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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Tough… though… through… How on earth are you supposed to pronounce -OUGH? There are at least 5 different ways in English - and no, it doesn't make sense!

I'll show you how to pronounce each one clearly in the most common words containing ough, so you'll be able to say them confidently without confusion.

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