How to pronounce roughshod
Say it like RUHF-shod. Roughshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- shod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roughshod 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.
- shodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of roughshod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RUHF-shod.
What does roughshod mean?
- Of a horse: having hooves shod with horseshoes that have calks or projecting parts to prevent slipping.
- Brutal or domineering.
Where does roughshod come from?
From rough + shod.
Questions about saying roughshod
How do you pronounce roughshod?
Say RUHF-shod. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfʃɑd/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfʃɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roughshod?
Roughshod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · shod.
Is roughshod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrʌfʃɒd/ (RUHF-shod).