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