How to pronounce "rougher"
Speed: 1.0x
Height
Play the video to see captions
Transcript
Phonetic Breakdown of "rougher"
Learn how to break down "rougher" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
R AH1 F ER0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress the first syllable
- Pay attention to vowel sounds
- Practice each syllable separately
Spelling Benefits:
- Easier to remember spelling
- Helps with word recognition
- Improves reading fluency
Definition of "rougher"
Adjective
-
Not smooth; uneven.
-
Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.Example: "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"
-
Turbulent.Example: "rough sea"
-
Difficult; trying.Example: "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."
-
Crude; unrefinedExample: "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."
-
Violent; not careful or subtleExample: "This box has been through some rough handling."
-
Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.Example: "a rough tone; a rough voice"
-
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.Example: "a rough diamond"
-
Harsh-tasting.Example: "rough wine"
-
Somewhat ill; sick
-
Unwell due to alcohol; hungover
Noun
-
A worker who shapes something to prepare it for a finishing operation.
-
A piece of woollen cloth prepared for fulling.
Related Words to "rougher"
Discover words associated with "rougher" through various relationships - including meaning, context, usage, and more. Exploring word associations helps build a deeper understanding of language connections.
Words That Sound Like "rougher"
Practice these words that sound similar to "rougher" to improve your pronunciation precision and train your ear to distinguish subtle sound differences.
Similar Spelling to "rougher"
Explore words with similar spelling patterns to "rougher" to improve your spelling skills and expand your vocabulary with words that look alike but may have different meanings.