Explore this spelling list: gh words. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. Explore the various learning activities and complete a spelling test to evaluate your progress.
The gh spelling pattern often perplexes learners because it can be pronounced in a variety of ways.
In many words, for instance night and light, the letters gh have no audible pronunciation.
In some cases, the gh spelling pattern is pronounced as /f/. Words such as enough and laugh illustrate this phenomenon.
In some words, for example ghost and ghastly, gh is pronounced as /g/.
Because the gh pattern can be used to spell so many different sounds, it’s really important to take the time to become confident with using it. Learn these words using the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check and Listen and Spell spelling activities and try out our spelling games.
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cough |
David has a bad cold and a cough.
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laugh |
The film was hilarious, I have not laughed so much in ages.
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rough |
The path was rough and rocky.
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tough |
This meat is far too tough to eat.
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high |
Birds fly high in the sky.
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sleigh |
The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
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sigh |
The bored girl gave a loud sigh.
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thigh |
The upper part of a leg is called the thigh.
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naughty |
Put that naughty child to bed early.
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caught |
The thief was caught in the act.
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daughter |
The daughter of a King is called a princess.
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enough |
Is there enough space in the car for me?
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Spelling Practice: gh wordsRefine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
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Spelling Games: gh wordsReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: gh wordsCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
Printable Activities: gh wordsDownload and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: gh wordsPractice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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