Sight Words
Sight words are words you should recognize instantly. Do not sound them out, just memorize their shape!
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Looks the same, sounds totally different!
Sounds like: THROO
Sounds like: THOT
Sounds like: ee-NUFF
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Great question, Sovan! It is because of history. Hundreds of years ago, people ACTUALLY pronounced those letters like a heavy sound in the throat. The pronunciation changed over time, but the spelling stayed the same! That is why we just have to memorize them as "Sight Words". menu_book
How can I remember all these "ough" words? I always mix them up.
Do not try to sound them out. Write them on flashcards and just look at the SHAPE of the word. Practice reading them out loud many times until your brain recognizes them instantly, just like recognizing a friend's face! photo_camera
For the word "Often", do we pronounce the "T" or is it silent?
Both are completely fine! Many native speakers say "off-en" (silent T), and many others say "off-ten". You can use whichever is easier for you to say! record_voice_over
Why is English spelling so weird? Why does "Through" have an "ough" if we only say "Throo"?