How to pronounce toughie
Say it like TUHF-ee. Toughie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF).
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- TUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toughie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toughie
American and British speakers say toughie in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌfi/ in the US and /ˈtʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHF-ee.
What does toughie mean?
- Something that is tough, or difficult.“His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.”
- Someone or something that is strong and resilient.
- A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.
Where does toughie come from?
From tough + -ie.
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Words that rhyme with toughie
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Questions about saying toughie
How do you pronounce toughie?
Say TUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈtʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toughie?
Toughie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF). Broken into parts: TUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say toughie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈtʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.