Word
Bird
Curd
Heard
Herd
No other European language has such a discrepancy between spelling and sounds as English.
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On reflection is quite disgraceful. It is a moral issue.
Once upon a time, there were NO spelling rules in English AT ALL.
The whole concept of so-called "Dyslexia" - for example - CANNOT be in any way taken seriously until the grievous unacceptability of English spelling is acknowledged and allowed for!
This particular FAKE CONDITION causes MASSIVE OPPRESSION and PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE. Often at an early age.
The anger in English-speaking class rooms starts young! I remember it well!
DYSLEXIA ROOLS???? NO WEIGH!!! :D
Yesterday I explained to a friend that many, many other languages are phonetically spelt; which he was not aware of!
He now no longer believes he has "Dyslexia" - and I don't think this view can be altered.
:D
It is now like an "ide'e fixe" (Yet another bullshit Psychology term - in French this time so it sounds sophisticated) - in other words he is convinced of it...! :)
With regard to "WEIGHT"/(WAIT) confusions - I suggest the Latinate PESO as a simple replacement for "Weight" - and then - should anyone like it - we can keep WAIT for "Attend" etc..... :)