How to pronounce toughs
Say it like TUHFS. Toughs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toughs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of toughs
American and British speakers say toughs in essentially the same way: /tʌfs/ in the US and /tʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHFS.
What does toughs mean?
- plural of tough How to pronounce tough
Questions about saying toughs
How do you pronounce toughs?
Say TUHFS. The American pronunciation is /tʌfs/. In British English it is /tʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toughs?
Toughs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHFS.
Do Americans and Brits say toughs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌfs/ and the British form is /tʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.