
Orthography
Irregular Patterns
Some English words don't follow standard spelling rules, making them tricky to learn.
Though 'knight' and 'night' sound the same, their orthography differs greatly.
Historical Spelling
English spelling can reflect the word's history, not always how it sounds today.
The word 'debt' includes a 'b' due to its historical orthography linked to Latin.
Influenced by Other Languages
English orthography is influenced by various languages, such as French and Latin.
The 'ch' in 'chorus' reflects Greek origins in its orthography.
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