How to Pronounce "gruff"
word
ˈɡɹəf
GRUHFF
ɡɹˈʌf
GRUFF
Definition
If someone’s manner or voice is gruff, it is rough, deep, and sometimes unfriendly or abrupt.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹəf
British English
ɡɹˈʌf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRUHFF
UK
GRUFF
Listen in Context
His gruff voice made him sound unfriendly.
The teacher answered with a gruff reply.
His gruff manner scared the small children.
“What do you want?” he asked in a gruff tone.