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How to pronounce “ought

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Pronunciation guide for ought

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ought with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
True Northfelt like this is a place ought to be I
Definition summary
(obsolete) simple past of owe

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce ought

True North

felt like this is a place ought to be I

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ought

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (obsolete) simple past of owe

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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