How to Pronounce "when the going gets tough"
expression
WEN thuh GOH-in gets TUHF
WEN thuh GOH-ing gets TUHF
Definition
This expression means when a situation becomes difficult or challenging. It is often used to encourage people to be strong or keep going when faced with hardships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts/ /ˈtəf
British English
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ/ /ɡˈɛts/ /tˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEN thuh GOH-in gets TUHF
UK
WEN thuh GOH-ing gets TUHF
Listen in Context
When the going gets tough, we have to keep trying.
My coach always says, 'When the going gets tough, don't give up.'
We help each other when the going gets tough.
When the going gets tough, that's when real teamwork shows up.