English is Weird...

[#1] English is Weird…

English spelling and pronunciation can be hard and confusing. Today we will explain some words that often cause issues for English learners by breaking down the following sentence:

‘Yes, English is weird. But it can be understood through tough, thorough thought, though.’

Writing the sentence in a more clear way:

‘Yes, English is weird. But it can be understood with hard, detailed thinking, nevertheless’.

🔍Explanation of each word

Through - pronounced like th-roo, the same as the word ‘threw’, rhymes with ‘crew’.

A preposition that indicates movement from one side or end to the other, often describing penetration, completion, or passage.

Tough - pronounced like tuff, rhymes with ‘cuff’.

Used as an adjective here meaning strong and resilient, able to withstand difficulty or hardship.

Thorough - pronounced like thur-oh, rhymes with ‘morrow’ in ‘tomorrow’.

Complete or detailed, leaving no part untouched.

Thought - pronounced thawt, rhymes with ‘bought’ and ‘faught’.

The past participle of the verb 'think' or an idea produced by thinking. Used as a noun here.

Though - pronounced like th-oh, rhymes with ‘crow’.

Used to show contrast or introduce a surprising or unexpected idea in a sentence.