How to pronounce roughage
Say it like RUHF-ij. Roughage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
- RUHF
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roughage
American and British speakers say roughage in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-ij.
What does roughage mean?
- Originally (archaic), garbage, rubbish, or waste; later (agriculture) the portions of a crop which are discarded, such as husks, stalks, etc.; also, agricultural waste such as weeds.
- Coarse or rough plant material such as hay and silage used as animal fodder.
- Substances, generally of plant origin, consisting mostly of complex carbohydrates which are undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract; dietary fibre.
Where does roughage come from?
From rough (“not smooth; crude, unrefined”) + -age (suffix forming nouns with the sense of appurtenance or collection).
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Questions about saying roughage
How do you pronounce roughage?
Say RUHF-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughage?
Roughage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say roughage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.