How to Pronounce "toughie"
word
ˈtəfi
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tˈʌfi
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Definition
A 'toughie' is something that is very difficult, like a hard question or problem, or a person who is hard to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəfi
British English
tˈʌfi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
That math question was a real toughie.
He's a toughie—nobody can beat him at chess.
This puzzle is a toughie for kids.
Wow, that's a toughie—let me think for a second.