Why isn’t ‘enough’ spelled ‘enuf’? The absurdity of English spelling
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The Quirks of English Spelling
This chapter explores the complexities of English spelling, highlighting the historical influences that have led to divergent pronunciations for words with similar spellings. It discusses the challenges of English spelling, personal anecdotes of struggles with specific words, and the efforts of the simplified spelling movement.
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