How to Pronounce "tough going"
expression
ˈtəf/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
TUHF GOH-in
tˈʌf/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
TUHF GOH-ing
Definition
Describes a situation, task, or period that is very difficult or slow to progress through.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəf/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
British English
tˈʌf/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHF GOH-in
UK
TUHF GOH-ing
Listen in Context
It's really tough going in this snow.
Climbing the mountain was tough going.
The exam was tough going for everyone.
At first, learning to drive was tough going, but I got better with practice.