2006-08-22 18:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by Explorer 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
it is called vowel variance...welcome to the inconsistent world of the English language. Why do you think so many schools don't meet "annual yearly progress"? Becuase we have so many English language learners (meaning English as their 2nd language) in our classrooms
2006-08-22 18:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you pronounce "cut" and "but" that way, it doesn't sound too great and is a bit hard to say.
2006-08-22 18:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do an internet search - That's the best way to find out
2006-08-22 18:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
english is a hybrid language...so the rules aren't always consistent.
...it's just the way it is.
another good example is: cough, bough, through, although
2006-08-22 18:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋