SnapPhonics
GHf

GH as /f/

Sometimes GH makes the /f/ sound, like in 'laugh' and 'laughter'.

How this rule works

In some words, GH makes the /f/ sound at the end of words or syllables. Examples: enough, rough, tough, cough, laugh. These must be memorized.

Remember: GH laughs with an /f/ — enough, rough, laugh!

Examples

Words that use this rule

5 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

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