How to pronounce toughens
Say it like TUHF-unz. Toughens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF).
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- TUHF
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toughens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toughens
American and British speakers say toughens in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌfənz/ in the US and /ˈtʌfənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHF-unz.
What does toughens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of toughen How to pronounce toughen
Questions about saying toughens
How do you pronounce toughens?
Say TUHF-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌfənz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌfənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toughens?
Toughens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF). Broken into parts: TUHF · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say toughens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌfənz/ and the British form is /ˈtʌfənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.