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How do you spell Drought?

Correct spelling

drought

Ends in OUGHT, like thought and bought.

Why is drought spelled this way?

OUGHT without the usual OUGH sound patterns. This word rhymes with out, making it unique among OUGHT words (thought, bought, brought).

Common misspellings of drought

droutdrougtdrowtdrougth

Example

The drought lasted for three months.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell drought?+
The correct spelling is "drought". Ends in OUGHT, like thought and bought.
Is it drout or drought?+
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