How to Pronounce "tough love"
expression
TUHF-luv
TUHF-luv
Definition
Tough love is when someone treats another person strictly or firmly because they care about them and want to help them improve, even if it feels harsh.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəf/ /ˈɫəv
British English
tˈʌf/ /lˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHF-luv
UK
TUHF-luv
Listen in Context
Sometimes parents need to use tough love to help their children learn responsibility.
My coach believes in tough love during our training sessions.
She gave her friend some tough love so he could get his life back on track.
After failing his exam, his parents showed tough love by taking away his video games.