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