How to Pronounce "rough patch"
expression
ˈɹəf/ /ˈpætʃ
RUHF pach
ɹˈʌf/ /pˈætʃ
RUHF pach
Definition
A difficult or challenging period in someone's life, work, or relationships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəf/ /ˈpætʃ
British English
ɹˈʌf/ /pˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF pach
UK
RUHF pach
Listen in Context
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
Our company hit a rough patch last year.
I'm having a rough patch with my studies.
Everyone hits a rough patch sometimes; it doesn't mean you won't get through it.