In English, how many different ways can the letter combination '-ough' be pronounced? (tough, through, though, cough, hiccough, thorough...)
A
2 ways
B
3 ways
C
4 ways
D
6+ ways
💡 Correct Answer:
6+ ways
ℹ️ Explanation:
'-ough' has at least 6 pronunciations: uff (tough), oo (through), oh (though), off (cough), up (hiccough), uh (thorough). The single most powerful argument for why English is baffling.