How to pronounce roughing
Say it like RUHF-ing. Roughing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roughing
American and British speakers say roughing in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-ing.
What does roughing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rough How to pronounce rough
Words that rhyme with roughing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roughing.
Questions about saying roughing
How do you pronounce roughing?
Say RUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughing?
Roughing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say roughing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.