How to Pronounce "roughage"
word
ɹʌfɪd͡ʒ
RUHF-ij
ɹˈʌfɪdʒ
RUHF-ij
Definition
Roughage is the part of food, mostly from plants, that cannot be digested but helps keep your digestive system healthy by making stool soft and easy to pass.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹʌfɪd͡ʒ
British English
ɹˈʌfɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF-ij
UK
RUHF-ij
Listen in Context
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of roughage.
Eating enough roughage helps prevent constipation.
Whole grains contain lots of roughage.
My doctor told me to eat more roughage to improve my digestion.