Pronunciation: [tˈɔːt] (IPA) 
The word "taught" is spelled with the letters T-A-U-G-H-T. The first sound in the word is the voiceless alveolar stop /t/ followed by the diphthong /ɔ:/ which sounds like "aw". The next sound is the voiceless velar fricative /x/ which is like the "ch" sound in German "Bach". The final sound is the voiceless alveolar stop /t/ again. This word is commonly used as the past tense form of the verb "teach".
"Taught" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "teach." It refers to the act of instructing, imparting knowledge, or sharing information in a systematic manner with the intention of enabling learning or understanding in others. Teaching typically involves conveying information, concepts, skills, or techniques through various mediums such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or practical exercises.
When something or someone is taught, it means that they have been educated, guided, or mentored by a teacher or an instructor who has provided them with knowledge, skills, or insights in a particular subject or field. This process of teaching is usually structured and organized, allowing learners to acquire new information, develop critical thinking, enhance problem-solving abilities, and broaden their understanding of a specific subject matter.
In the context of education, "taught" is often used to describe the successful outcome of an instructional process. For example, a student who has been taught mathematics would have acquired mathematical knowledge or capabilities as a result of the teaching process. It suggests that the recipient of the teaching has gained understanding, proficiency, or competence in a specific area due to the efforts of the teacher or instructor.
Overall, "taught" signifies the action and result of education or instruction, highlighting the transfer of knowledge and skills from a teacher to a learner.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "taught" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "teach". The etymology of "teach" can be traced back to the Old English word "tǣcan", which meant "to show, point out, give instruction". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "taikijaną", meaning "to show". The Proto-Germanic word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*deik-", which means "to show, point out, indicate". This root has also given rise to other related words in various languages, such as German "zeigen" and Latin "dicere" (meaning "to say, to tell"). From "tǣcan", the Old English word "taht" was formed, which eventually evolved into "taught" in Modern English.
