How to pronounce toughed
Say it like TUHFT. Toughed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toughed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of toughed
American and British speakers say toughed in essentially the same way: /tʌft/ in the US and /tʌft/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHFT.
What does toughed mean?
- simple past and past participle of tough How to pronounce tough
Words that rhyme with toughed
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Words that sound like toughed
Questions about saying toughed
How do you pronounce toughed?
Say TUHFT. The American pronunciation is /tʌft/. In British English it is /tʌft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toughed?
Toughed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHFT.
Do Americans and Brits say toughed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌft/ and the British form is /tʌft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as toughed?
Toughed sounds the same as tuft in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.