How to pronounce toughening
Say it like TUHF-uh-ning. Toughening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF).
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- TUHF
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toughening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toughening
American and British speakers say toughening in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHF-uh-ning.
What does toughening mean?
- present participle and gerund of toughen How to pronounce toughen
- The process of making something tougher.
Questions about saying toughening
How do you pronounce toughening?
Say TUHF-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toughening?
Toughening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF). Broken into parts: TUHF · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say toughening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌfənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.