How to pronounce roughest
Say it like RUHF-ust. Roughest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roughest
American and British speakers say roughest in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfəst/ in the US and /ˈrʌfəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-ust.
What does roughest mean?
- superlative form of rough: most rough How to pronounce rough
Questions about saying roughest
How do you pronounce roughest?
Say RUHF-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfəst/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughest?
Roughest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say roughest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfəst/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.