how to pronounce sough

/saʊ/

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sough is pronounced in one syllable

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meanings of sough

noun:

A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
A small drain; an adit.
A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
A (deep) sigh.
A vague rumour.

verb:

To drain.
To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.

name:

A hamlet in Kelbrook and Sough parish, Pendle borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD9045).

sough frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sough occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics sough can be related to

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