How to Pronounce "if the going gets rough"
expression
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈɹəf
IF thuh GOH-in gets RUFF
ˈɪf/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /ɹˈʌf
if thuh goh-ING gets RUFF
Definition
This informal expression means if the situation becomes difficult or challenging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈɹəf
British English
ˈɪf/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /ɹˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IF thuh GOH-in gets RUFF
UK
if thuh goh-ING gets RUFF
Listen in Context
Don’t worry, I’ll back you up if the going gets rough.
Sometimes, if the going gets rough, it's best to take a break and regroup.
If the going gets rough, remember why you started in the first place.
We'll ask for help if the going gets rough during the hike.