How to Pronounce "when the going gets rough"
expression
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈɹəf
WHEN thuh GOH-in gets RUFF
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /ɹˈʌf
wen thuh GOH-ing gets RUFF
Definition
This expression means when a situation becomes difficult, challenging, or stressful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈɹəf
British English
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /ɹˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHEN thuh GOH-in gets RUFF
UK
wen thuh GOH-ing gets RUFF
Listen in Context
We must work together when the going gets rough.
When the going gets rough, don't give up.
My parents help me when the going gets rough.
You really see people's true colors when the going gets rough.