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"ough" and "augh" have various pronunciations in English words. "ough" can be pronounced as /ʌf/ as in "tough" or /oʊ/ as in "though."

On the other hand, "augh" is typically pronounced as /ɔː/, as seen in words like "laugh" or "caught." The diversity in pronunciation can pose a challenge for English learners, so practice and learning about these sounds are important.