How to Pronounce "rough"

word

/ˈɹəf/

ruhf

/ɹˈʌf/

ruhf

Definition

If something is rough, it is not smooth or it feels uneven. It can also mean difficult or unpleasant, or not exact but only approximate.

American English

/ˈɹəf/

British English

/ɹˈʌf/

ruhf

This wall feels rough.

We had a rough trip home.

I can give you a rough number.

Sorry I was quiet earlier—I had a rough morning.