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Silent GH
GH is often silent after a vowel, like in 'daughter' and 'taught'.
How this rule works
The combination GH is silent in many common words after vowel teams IGH, OUGH, AUGH, EIGH. Examples: night, through, daughter, eight, taught.
Remember: GH hides silently — night, through, daughter!
Examples
Words that use this rule
9 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
Sometimes GH makes the /f/ sound: enough, rough, tough, cough.
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