How to Pronounce "a tough call"
expression
uh TUHF-kawl
uh TUHF-kawl
Definition
Used when a decision is difficult to make because both options have good and bad points, or the answer is not clear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈkɔɫ
British English
æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /kˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh TUHF-kawl
UK
uh TUHF-kawl
Listen in Context
Choosing between the two jobs was a tough call.
It was a tough call to decide what to eat for dinner.
Picking a winner was a tough call for the judges.
Honestly, it was a tough call, but I went with my gut.