OUGH words: Learn 7 English sounds with these word lists

Study Zone Institute January 7, 2024 Free Resources

OUGH is a 4-letter sequence that has several different sounds in words. Having word lists with OUGH makes learning these words easier.

It is important to know that OUGH is only called a 4-letter grapheme when it represents one sound as in ‘dough’ which sounds like ‘oh’. In some words, it contains 2 sounds as in ‘tough’ which sounds like ‘uh’ and ‘f’. Also, it sounds like a diphthong in other words as in ‘plough’ which sounds like ‘ow’.

The 7 word lists below contain words with OUGH in them. Each word has an example for learning the meaning of the word. They can be used to improve spelling on learn English.

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7 OUGH word lists and examples

1. OUGH as OH sound

Although – I gave away my food although I was hungry.

Though – She took my food though she ate already.

Dough – Mom kneads dough with flour, water, yeast and salt.

Borough – Our town is a borough that has many celebrations.

Doughnut – I love the doughnut with custard in the hole of the pastry.

Thorough – Dad gave his car a thorough cleanout.

OU Stories (Improve Spelling and Reading Skills)

This fun book of OU stories is useful for story time, spelling improvement classes, poetry sessions, improving phonological and phonemic awareness, and reading intervention programmes.
The OU Stories book comes in both e-book and paperback formats for your pleasure. It is one of a series of fun books that are having a spelling party on the inside.
There are also AI Stories, EA Stories, EE Stories, EI Stories, EY Stories, IE Stories, OA Stories, OO Stories and OW Stories that are all having their own fun with words.