Why are 'tough,' 'though,' and 'through' pronounced differently? | | The words "tough," "though," and "through" may look alike, but their pronunciations are far from the same. Their differences trace back to "ough" and its Middle English sound. | |  | Rachel Gresh |
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| |  | | A t first glance, "tough," "though," and "through" seem like they should rhyme with their matching endings. But say them out loud, and you'll have three different vowel sounds. The reason for the pronunciation mismatch turns out to be an evolution of "ough" that dates to the Middle Ages.
"Ough" in Middle English included a sound that is nearly extinct in modern English: a guttural consonant pronounced in the back of the throat, similar to the "ch" in the Scottish "loch." This raspy sound is a fricative. Words with "ough" were pronounced with a vowel sound followed by the raspy consonant. |
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Emoji Decoded | |  | | Smiling Face With Sunglasses | | | Meaning: Indicates laid-back, cool vibes, just like someone wearing a classic pair of sunnies.
Evolution: On Snapchat, this emoji next to a contact's name indicates you have mutual "Best Friends" on the app.
Usage: [Caption on photo of mother and daughter in matching sunglasses:] "Twinning for the summer!!! π☀️π― #mommyandme #sunnies #twinning" |
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| | Smiling Face With Sunglasses | | | Meaning: Indicates laid-back, cool vibes, just like someone wearing a classic pair of sunnies.
Evolution: On Snapchat, this emoji next to a contact's name indicates you have mutual "Best Friends" on the app.
Usage: [Caption on photo of mother and daughter in matching sunglasses:] "Twinning for the summer!!! π☀️π― #mommyandme #sunnies #twinning" |
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Have you read? | |  | | Tartufo | | By Kira Jane Buxton | | The run-down town of Lazzarini Boscarino is falling apart while the glamorous neighboring Tuscan villages are packed with tourists. So when a truffle hunter's dog, Aria, unearths a mammoth culinary treasure, the potential for riches and fame drives everybody a little bit crazy. This heartwarming novel is recommended if you enjoy stories with quirky characters, dogs, and mouthwatering descriptions of food. | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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| | Tartufo | | By Kira Jane Buxton | | The run-down town of Lazzarini Boscarino is falling apart while the glamorous neighboring Tuscan villages are packed with tourists. So when a truffle hunter's dog, Aria, unearths a mammoth culinary treasure, the potential for riches and fame drives everybody a little bit crazy. This heartwarming novel is recommended if you enjoy stories with quirky characters, dogs, and mouthwatering descriptions of food. | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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