How to Pronounce "roughed"
word
ˈɹəft
RUHFT
ɹˈʌfd
RUFT
Definition
'Roughed' is the past tense of 'rough.' It means to treat someone or something harshly, or to make a surface less smooth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəft
British English
ɹˈʌfd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHFT
UK
RUFT
Listen in Context
He roughed the wood to prepare it for painting.
The kids roughed each other up during the game.
Someone roughed my bike. Now it has scratches.
He got roughed up after the match by some angry fans.