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The letter combination ‘ARE’ forms a special sound in English, known as a trigraph. It makes a unique sound and appears in many words. From short words like “care” to longer ones like “beware”, ARE words are common. This list helps you learn these words and grow your vocabulary. Why …

AIR is a special combination of letters in the English language, known as a trigraph. It creates a unique sound and is found in many words. From short and sweet like “hair” to longer words like “staircase”, AIR words are everywhere! This word list is your guide to mastering these …

The English language can be a playground of surprises, especially for young learners and those acquiring it as a second language. One such hurdle is the ‘U-E’ combination. While it often represents the long ‘yoo’ sound as in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, this article focusses on the other pronunciation it …

Unveiling a hidden pronunciation rule in English, the UE spelling can sometimes represent not just the familiar ‘yoo’ sound in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, but also the long ‘oo’ sound like in ‘blue’, ‘glue’, and ‘true’. This can be challenging for young learners and those studying English as a Second …

The English language loves throwing curveballs, especially at young learners and those conquering English as a Second Language (ESL). One such challenge is the letter U. While it might seem straightforward, the ‘U long U yoo’ sound has two distinct pronunciations. This article focusses on the often-confusing ‘yoo’ sound, as …