How to pronounce roughnecks
Say it like RUHF-neks. Roughnecks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- neks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughnecks 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.
- neksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of roughnecks
American and British speakers say roughnecks in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/ in the US and /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-neks.
What does roughnecks mean?
- plural of roughneck How to pronounce roughneck
Questions about saying roughnecks
How do you pronounce roughnecks?
Say RUHF-neks. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughnecks?
Roughnecks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · neks.
Do Americans and Brits say roughnecks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfˌnɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.