How Do You Spell SOUGH?

Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sough" may seem unusual to some, but it is in fact an accurate representation of the sound it describes. The IPA phonetic transcription for "sough" is /saʊ/. The "ou" combination represents the diphthong sound of /aʊ/ which is a combination of the "ah" sound found in "father" and the "oo" sound in "pool". The letter "gh" is silent and serves to indicate the "f" sound with which the word begins. "Sough" is often used to describe a soft, melodic murmur, such as the sound of wind rustling through trees.

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SOUGH Meaning and Definition

  1. Sough, in noun form, refers to a soft, low sound made by the wind as it passes through trees, foliage, or a hollow space. The term is often associated with a gentle or mournful rustling noise created by the movement of leaves or the branches of trees in response to the wind's blow. It can be described as a whispering or sighing sound that has a soothing or calming effect on the listener. The word "sough" originates from Middle English and has its roots in Old English and Old Norse languages.

    In verb form, "sough" means to make or emit the aforementioned soft, murmuring sound. It refers to the action of the wind or any other source that produces a gentle sighing or whispering sound as it moves through an area. Moreover, the verb form is often used metaphorically to describe the act of steadily, quietly, or secretly spreading or circulating information or rumors among a group of people or within a community.

    Overall, "sough" has two distinct definitions depending on its grammatical form. As a noun, it signifies the gentle, rustling sound made by wind passing through trees or hollow spaces. As a verb, it indicates the action of producing this murmuring sound or quietly spreading information.

  2. • A hollow murmuring, as of distant waves; a rushing or whistling sound, as of the wind; a small underground drain.
    • To murmur, as the winds or distant waves; to emit a rushing or whistling sound.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SOUGH

Etymology of SOUGH

The word "sough" originated from the Middle English term "sowe" or "sowen", which comes from the Old English word "sugan". The Old English word "sugan" meant "to suck" or "to draw in", and it was primarily used in the context of breathing or inhaling. Over time, the word evolved and developed various meanings, including "to sigh", "to make a soft rustling sound", or "to moan softly". Today, "sough" is often used to describe the gentle rustling or murmuring sound of wind through trees or the soft sound made by a breeze.

Similar spelling words for SOUGH

Plural form of SOUGH is SOUGHS

Conjugate verb Sough

CONDITIONAL

I would sough
you would sough
he/she/it would sough
we would sough
they would sough

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be soughing
you would be soughing
he/she/it would be soughing
we would be soughing
they would be soughing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sough
you would have sough
he/she/it would have sough
we would have sough
they would have sough

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been soughing
you would have been soughing
he/she/it would have been soughing
we would have been soughing
they would have been soughing

FUTURE

I will sough
you will sough
he/she/it will sough
we will sough
they will sough

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be soughing
you will be soughing
he/she/it will be soughing
we will be soughing
they will be soughing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have soughed
you will have soughed
he/she/it will have soughed
we will have soughed
they will have soughed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been soughing
you will have been soughing
he/she/it will have been soughing
we will have been soughing
they will have been soughing

IMPERATIVE

you sough
we let´s sough

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sough

PAST

I soughed
you soughed
he/she/it soughed
we soughed
they soughed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was soughing
you were soughing
he/she/it was soughing
we were soughing
they were soughing

PAST PARTICIPLE

soughed

PAST PERFECT

I had soughed
you had soughed
he/she/it had soughed
we had soughed
they had soughed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been soughing
you had been soughing
he/she/it had been soughing
we had been soughing
they had been soughing

PRESENT

I sough
you sough
he/she/it soughs
we sough
they sough

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am soughing
you are soughing
he/she/it is soughing
we are soughing
they are soughing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

soughing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have soughed
you have soughed
he/she/it has soughed
we have soughed
they have soughed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been soughing
you have been soughing
he/she/it has been soughing
we have been soughing
they have been soughing
I would have soughed
we would have soughed
you would have soughed
he/she/it would have soughed
they would have soughed

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