How to pronounce rougher
Say it like RUHF-er. Rougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rougher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rougher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHF-uh.
What does rougher mean?
- comparative form of rough: more rough How to pronounce rough
- A worker who shapes something to prepare it for a finishing operation.
- A piece of woollen cloth prepared for fulling.
Words that rhyme with rougher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rougher.
Questions about saying rougher
How do you pronounce rougher?
Say RUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rougher?
Rougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · er.
Is rougher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʌfə/ (RUHF-uh).