Choose the word with a different sound from the given options (in the underlined letter):

Question

Accepted Answer

Option 3, "Dough," is the correct answer because the underlined letters "ough" in this word are pronounced differently compared to the other options. In "dough," the "ough" is pronounced as /oʊ/, which sounds like "oh." This pronunciation is distinct from the other words listed.

1. **Explanation for Option 3 (Dough):**
   - In "dough," the "ough" is pronounced as /oʊ/, similar to the sound in "go" or "no." This pronunciation is unique among the options provided, making it the word with a different sound.

2. **Explanation for why the other options are incorrect:**
   - **Option 1 (Rough):** The "ough" in "rough" is pronounced as /ʌf/, which sounds like "ruff." This pronunciation is consistent with the pronunciation in "tough" and "enough."
   - **Option 2 (Enough):** The "ough" in "enough" is also pronounced as /ʌf/, similar to "rough" and "tough."
   - **Option 4 (Tough):** The "ough" in "tough" is pronounced as /ʌf/, just like in "rough" and "enough."

In summary, Option 3, "Dough," is the correct answer because its pronunciation of "ough" as /oʊ/ is different from the /ʌf/ sound found in the other options.