Learn English: Say & spell -CH and -TCH words easily | Summary and Q&A
TL;DR
Learn about silent 't' pronunciation and spelling rules in English.
Key Insights
- 💌 Pronunciation in English can be tricky, with certain letters being silent, like the 't' in words like "catch" and "watch".
- 👂 Short vowel sounds in English words require a 't' to be added, but it is not pronounced.
- 🪳 Words with long vowel sounds or two vowels together are spelled with only a 'ch', like "roach" and "approach".
- 🏖️ The speaker also mentions words like "torch", "lunch", and "beach", where the 't' is pronounced.
Transcript
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Questions & Answers
Q: What are some examples of words with a silent 't'?
Some examples include "watch" pronounced as "wa-ch", "catch", "snatch", "stitch", "bitch", "fetch", "scotch", and "witch".
Q: How do you know when to add a 't' or use just 'ch' when writing these words?
The rule is that if the vowel sound in the word is short, a 't' is added but not pronounced. If the vowel sound is long or there are two vowels together, only 'ch' is used.
Q: Are there any exceptions to the rule?
While there are generally no exceptions to this rule, English can have many irregularities, so it's always good to consult a dictionary or language resource for specific words.
Q: Can you explain the difference between "roach" and "poach"?
"Roach" can refer to the last bit of a joint or cigarette, or it can be short for "cockroach". "Poach" can mean either cooking something in boiling water or illegally hunting and killing animals.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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In English, some words have a silent 't' pronunciation, such as "watch" pronounced as "wa-ch".
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When the vowel sounds in a word are short, a 't' is added but not pronounced, such as "snatch" and "stitch".
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When the vowel sounds in a word are long or there are two vowels together, only a 'ch' is used, such as "beach" and "reach".
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The speaker also provides examples of words like "torch", "lunch", and "roach" where the 't' is pronounced.