Keep it simple. Here are the sounds and a list of useful words you need to know.
Ot:
bot = bought I bought a new DVD yesterday.
brot = brought I brought some wine to the party.
fot = fought The boys fought over the new ball.
thot = thought I thought that they would play without fighting.
ot = ought You ought to [should] wash your hands.
not = nought You ought nought [shouldn’t] do that.
sot = sought Verb: simple past tense and past participle of seek.
Seek sought seeking
The boys sought [looked for] their lost dog.
Prince was a famous and sought-after performer.
O:
altho = although although = though = in spite of the fact that
tho = though Although it was raining, the boys chose to play outdoors.
thoro = thorough complete, perfect.
It was a very thorough paint job.
U:
thru = through The train went through a long tunnel.
Note: also the same sound: The boy threw the ball yesterday.
The verb is to throw.
Uff:
enuff = enough That’s enough English lesson for today.
ruff = rough The boys play too rough, so the girls won’t play with them.
Rough - Defn 5. -- characterized by unnecessary violence or infractions of the rules:
tuff = tough The new plastic was very tough. It’s really tough stuff [material].
Tough - Defn 1. -- strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
