How to Pronounce "toughen"
word
ˈtəfən
TUH-fuhn
tˈʌfən
TUHF-uhn
Definition
To make something or someone stronger or harder, both physically and emotionally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəfən
British English
tˈʌfən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUH-fuhn
UK
TUHF-uhn
Listen in Context
The coach tries to toughen his players before the big game.
Cold weather can toughen your skin over time.
They will toughen the rules to make things safer.
Joining the army really toughened him up.