EnglishYear 5Spelling

Spell words with -ough

Spell words with the letter string -ough (ought, bought, thought, nought, brought,rough, tough, enough, cough, though, although, dough, through)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    The letters -ough can make different sounds in different words. Let's learn the trickiest one — 'uff'! 🏋️

  2. 2

    What sound does 'ough' make in 'rough'?

  3. 3

    Let's spell 'rough' together.

  4. 4

    Build the word 'tough' by dragging the letter tiles.

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    Which of these words has the 'uff' sound?

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    Now build 'enough' — watch out for the 'n' in the middle!

  7. 7

    Spell 'rough' — which letters end the word?

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