This word list focuses on words that use the letter combinations augh or ough to spell the /or/ sound. These combinations may seem tricky at first, but they’re quite common in English and appear in a range of words, from describing a fraught situation to talking about a naughty child. Understanding how augh and ough work together to represent this sound will make it easier to identify and spell these words correctly. Take a look at the examples below to get started, then try a spelling game.
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There was a fraught silence.
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The naughty child needed supervision.
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Our daughter is eleven years old.
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The lambs were taken to slaughter.
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Nought is another word for nothing.
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I thought the film was really good.
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