How to Pronounce "a rough time"

expression

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹəf/ /ˈtaɪm

uh RUFF TIME

æɪ/ /ɹˈʌf/ /tˈaɪm

uh RUFF TIME

Definition

A period when someone experiences a lot of problems, stress, or difficulty.

American English

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹəf/ /ˈtaɪm

British English

æɪ/ /ɹˈʌf/ /tˈaɪm

uh RUFF TIME

She had a rough time after losing her job.

We went through a rough time last year.

He's having a rough time at school now.

Honestly, it was a rough time, but I learned a lot from it.