How to pronounce grough
Say it like GRUHF. Grough is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grough
American and British speakers say grough in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌf/ in the US and /ɡrʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHF.
What does grough mean?
- A natural channel or gully in a peat moor, sometimes very steep and deep, and through which water sometimes flows. (Compare hag.)
Where does grough come from?
Possibly the same word as gruff (“rough”, adjective), describing the terrain.
Words that rhyme with grough
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grough.
Words that sound like grough
Questions about saying grough
How do you pronounce grough?
Say GRUHF. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌf/. In British English it is /ɡrʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grough?
Grough is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say grough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌf/ and the British form is /ɡrʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grough?
Grough sounds the same as gruff in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.