A Pronúncia de OUGH

Take a look at the letter combination “ough” in this sentence:

“Although I have a rough cough, I can still climb through the boughs of the tree”, thought the man.
(“Embora eu tenha uma tosse seca, eu ainda consigo trepar nos galhos da árvore”, pensou o homem.)

Now, let me give you an idea of how to pronounce the various "oughs" in English:

■In “although” it’s similar to that of “oe” in “toe” (dedo do pé).

■In “rough” it’s similar to that of “uff” in “puff” (sopro).

■In “cough” it’s similar to that of “off” in “coffin” (caixão).

■In “through” it’s similar to that of “ue” in “true” (verdadeiro).

■In “bough” it’s similar to that of “ow” in “how” (como).

■In “thought” it’s similar to that of “o” in “hot” (quente).

Check the chart below:

And as far as I’m concerned it's enough (“uff” as in “puff”)!

Have a good weekend!