How to Pronounce "have a rough time of it"
expression
HAV uh RUHF TIME uhv IT
HAV uh RUF TIME ov IT
Definition
To go through a difficult or challenging period in life or face many problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹəf/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌf/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh RUHF TIME uhv IT
UK
HAV uh RUF TIME ov IT
Listen in Context
She had a rough time of it after losing her job.
Many families had a rough time of it during the storm.
Children can have a rough time of it when moving to a new school.
I've really had a rough time of it lately, but things are looking up now.