• egrets@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        Firstly, that’s incorrect in terms of phonics, as seen in so, no, go, hello, etc.

        Secondly, “tho” was a common replacement as part of American English spelling reform - see also “thru” and “OK” as survivors of this reform, even if they’re perceived as informal.