17 words that aren’t spelled like they sound
Posted by laurajane on Nov 5, 2014 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 17 words that aren’t spelled like they sound
Sometimes the rules of English spelling make no sense.
The reason for the confusion is the diverse origins of English words. German, Latin, French, and Greek are all common sources, and each language follows a different set of rules for spelling. Even the best spellers—including those who avidly read PR Daily—can be tripped up by the irregularities of English spelling.
Perhaps it’s because there are so many English words that aren’t spelled the way they sound. Below are a few of the most befuddling ones. (Click on the word for an audible pronunciation.)
- Bologna
- Colonel
- Corps
- Dais
- Doughnut
- Draught
- Ennui
- Feign
- Forecastle
- Hiccough
- Phlegm
- Portmanteau
- Quiche
- Reign
- Salmon
- Sherbet
- Thames
PR Daily readers . . . any words to add to this list?
This article was first published on Ragan Communication’s PR Daily.
