How to pronounce roughen
Say it like RUHF-un. Roughen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughen 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roughen
American and British speakers say roughen in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfən/ in the US and /ˈrʌfən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-un.
What does roughen mean?
- To make rough.“The wind began to roughen the surface of the sea.”
- To become rough.
Where does roughen come from?
From rough + -en.
Words that rhyme with roughen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roughen.
Questions about saying roughen
How do you pronounce roughen?
Say RUHF-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfən/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughen?
Roughen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · un.
Do Americans and Brits say roughen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfən/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.