English Multigraphs

What Are English multigraphs? How do we use them? How can we find them in different words in the English language? In this part, we will learn all about them.

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Double Letters & Pronunciation

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In this lesson, we're gonna work on 'double letters' and how we can pronounce them. You're still interested in learning more, aren't you?

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Morphology & Pronunciation

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Borrowed Nouns & Pronunciation

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What do you know about 'borrowed nouns'? Are you familiar with how we can pronounce them? Well, I'm about to teach you them. Let's begin.

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ch

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Now, we're gonna learn about multigraphs. you can learn a lot here if you wanna become a more fluent English speaker, you know.

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th

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Explore the English multigraph 'th' and its distinct sounds in this phonology lesson, focusing on pronunciation variations.

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sh

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Explore the English multigraph 'sh' and its varied pronunciations. Learn how this common letter combination can represent different sounds in different contexts

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gh

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Explore the English multigraph 'gh' and discover its various pronunciations in different words. Learn how context influences its distinct phonetic sounds.

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wh

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Explore the English multigraph 'wh' and discover its various pronunciations in different words. Learn how context influences its distinct phonetic sounds.

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ck

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Explore the English multigraph 'ck' and its varied pronunciations. Learn how this common letter combination can represent different sounds in different contexts

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sc

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Explore the English multigraph 'sc' and discover its various pronunciations in different words. Learn how context influences its distinct phonetic sounds.

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ss

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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'ss,' examining its various pronunciations and their roles in distinct linguistic contexts.

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lk

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Explore the English multigraph 'lk,' examining its varied pronunciations across different contexts and how these influence word sounds in the language.

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lm

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Explore the English multigraph 'lm' and its different sounds. This lesson covers the phonetic variations and pronunciation patterns of 'lm' in words.

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ps

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Learn about the English multigraph 'ps,' its phonetic variations, and how its pronunciation changes depending on its position in words.

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wr

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Explore the English multigraph 'wr,' focusing on its pronunciation patterns and the different sounds it produces in various words.

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rh

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Learn about the English multigraph 'rh' and its different sounds. This lesson covers how 'rh' is pronounced in various words and contexts.

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gn

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Discover the phonology of the English multigraph 'gn.' Learn how it creates different sounds and understand its variations in pronunciation.

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kn

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Learn about the English multigraph 'kn,' which represents different sounds in words. This lesson explores its phonetic variations and pronunciation rules.

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ph

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In this lesson, we'll explore the English multigraph 'ph' and its various pronunciations. You'll learn the different sounds this letter combination makes.

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mb

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Learn about the English multigraph 'mb,' exploring its different pronunciations and how it changes in various words.

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pt

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Discover the various sounds of the English multigraph 'pt,' which can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of words, affecting pronunciation.

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ee

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Explore the English multigraph 'ee,' uncovering its various pronunciations and sounds in different contexts to enhance your phonological understanding.

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ai

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Explore the English multigraph 'ai,' examining its various pronunciations in different words and contexts. Discover how 'ai' shapes English phonology.

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oo

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Explore the diverse sounds of the English multigraph 'oo' in this phonology lesson. Understand its various pronunciations and their role in spoken English.

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ae

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Explore the English multigraph 'ae' and its varied sounds in this lesson. Learn how this combination produces different pronunciations in various contexts.

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au

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Explore the English multigraph 'au,' focusing on its various pronunciations. Learn how this combination produces distinct sounds in different contexts.

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ea

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Explore the diverse sounds of the English multigraph 'ea' in this lesson, focusing on its various pronunciations and how they influence word pronunciation.

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eo

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Learn about the English multigraph 'eo' and its different sounds in various words. This lesson explores its pronunciation patterns and variations.

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ei

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This lesson explores the English multigraph 'ei,' covering its various pronunciations and the phonological rules that govern its sounds.

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eu

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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'eu,' focusing on its varying sounds across different words. Understand its phonetic versatility and usage.

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ie

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Explore the English multigraph 'ie' and its varying sounds. Understand how this combination can represent different phonemes in various contexts.

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ia

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Explore the English multigraph 'ia' in this lesson, where you'll learn about its varied pronunciations and how context influences its sound in different words.

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oi

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This lesson explores the English multigraph 'oi,' focusing on its different pronunciations in various words.

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oa

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Learn about the English multigraph 'oa' and its different sounds in this phonology lesson. Explore how this letter combination is pronounced in various words.

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oe

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This lesson covers the English multigraph 'oe,' exploring its different pronunciations and the phonological rules that determine its sounds in words.

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ui

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Explore the English multigraph 'ui' and its various sounds. Understand how this combination of letters can produce different phonetic outcomes in words.

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ue

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Discover the different sounds of the English multigraph 'ue,' which can vary depending on its position and context within words.

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ou

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This lesson covers the English multigraph 'ou,' focusing on its various pronunciations. We'll explore how 'ou' can represent different sounds in words.

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ous

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Explore the various sounds of the English multigraph 'ous.' This lesson covers how 'ous' is pronounced in different words and contexts.

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ism

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Discover the various sounds of the English multigraph 'ism' in different words and contexts, and learn how they influence pronunciation and meaning.

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sch

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This lesson covers the English multigraph 'sch' and its different pronunciations, exploring how it sounds in various words and contexts.

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tch

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Learn about the English multigraph 'tch' and discover the various sounds it represents. This lesson will clarify its pronunciation.

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dge

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Explore the English multigraph 'dge' and its varied pronunciations in this lesson, uncovering how it affects word sounds.

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cqu

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Explore the English multigraph 'cqu' and its varied sounds. This lesson highlights how this combination can produce different pronunciations.

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exh

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Explore the diverse sounds of the English multigraph 'exh' in this lesson, analyzing its pronunciation variations and their phonological impacts.

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tial

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Explore the English multigraph 'tial' and discover how it represents varying sounds in different words, enhancing your understanding of English phonology.

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ture

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Explore the English multigraph 'ture' and learn about its varied pronunciations. Understand how different contexts influence its sound in spoken English.

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sion

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Explore the diverse sounds of the English multigraph 'sion.' Learn how this combination of letters can produce various pronunciations in different words.

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stle

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Explore the English multigraph 'stle' and its varied pronunciations. Understand how this combination influences sound patterns and pronunciation.

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tion

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Explore the English multigraph 'tion' in this lesson, where we analyze its various pronunciations and how they function in different words.

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cial

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Explore the English multigraph 'cial' and its varying pronunciations. Understand how context affects the sound and enhance your phonological skills.

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cian

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Explore the English multigraph 'cian' and its varied pronunciations in this phonology lesson, focusing on the distinct sounds it can represent.

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tious

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Learn about the English multigraph 'tious,' which combines letters to produce unique sounds. This lesson explores the different pronunciations of 'tious.'

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ssion

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Explore the English multigraph "ssion" and its pronunciations. This lesson covers the sounds it represents in different words.

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cious

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Discover the phonology of the English multigraph 'cious.' Learn about its different sounds and how it changes pronunciation in various words.

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pneum

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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'pneum,' focusing on its distinct sounds and pronunciation variations in different contexts.

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io

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The 'io' multigraph is used in various words, with its pronunciation influenced by the letters that follow or precede it.

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aa

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The 'aa' multigraph is found in different words, and its pronunciation can vary depending on the linguistic context and word origin.

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iou

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The 'iou' multigraph appears in different words, with its pronunciation varying depending on the surrounding letters and word context.

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cc

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The 'cc' multigraph appears in various words, often altering pronunciation based on its placement and surrounding letters.

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ua

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The English multigraph 'ua' represents various vowel sounds and patterns, important in understanding pronunciation and spelling variations in English words.

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iu

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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'iu,' understanding its sound patterns and pronunciation rules for effective language learning and application.

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zz

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Learn about the English multigraph 'zz,' its pronunciation, how it functions within words, and understand its role in forming specific sounds.

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gg

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Explore the phonology of the English multigraph 'gg,' focusing on its sound patterns and pronunciation.

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eau

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Explore the unique phonological patterns of the multigraph 'eau,' and uncover its various pronunciations.

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English Multigraphs

What Are Multigraphs?

A multigraph is a group of two or more letters that represent a single sound in a language. These unique combinations allow written language to capture sounds that might not otherwise have a dedicated symbol.

Why We Need Multigraphs?

Languages often have more sounds than they have letters in their alphabet. When a single letter is not enough to represent a specific sound, multigraphs step in to fill the gap. In English, multigraphs like digraphs (two-letter combinations) and trigraphs (three-letter combinations) are essential for representing these additional sounds. Without them, many words would be challenging to spell and pronounce.

For example:

The sound in "chess" could not be written with a single letter from the English alphabet, so the digraph "ch" is used.
The "ng" in "song" is another sound that requires a multigraph to represent it in writing.

Common English Multigraphs

English is rich in multigraphs, which are used frequently in both everyday and technical vocabulary. Some of the most common multigraphs include:

ch (as in "chair")	qu (as in "queen")	th (as in "think" or "this")
ck (as in "clock")	ph (as in "phone")	wh (as in "what")
gh (as in "laugh")	sh (as in "ship")	ng (as in "sing")

It is important to note that these multigraphs are not considered separate letters of the alphabet but are integral to English spelling and pronunciation.

Mastering Multigraphs with LanGeek

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English Multigraphs

Double Letters & Pronunciation

Morphology & Pronunciation

Borrowed Nouns & Pronunciation

ch

th

sh

gh

wh

ck

sc

ss

lk

lm

ps

wr

rh

gn

kn

ph

mb

pt

ee

ai

oo

ae

au

ea

eo

ei

eu

ie

ia

oi

oa

oe

ui

ue

ou

ous

ism

sch

tch

dge

cqu

exh

tial

ture

sion

stle

tion

cial

cian

tious

ssion

cious

pneum

io

aa

iou

cc

ua

iu

zz

gg

eau

What Are Multigraphs?

Why We Need Multigraphs?

Common English Multigraphs

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