How to Pronounce "toughness"
word
ˈtəfnəs
TUHF-nuss
tˈʌfnəs
TUHF-nuss
Definition
The quality of being strong and difficult to break, or being mentally or emotionally strong in challenging situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəfnəs
British English
tˈʌfnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHF-nuss
UK
TUHF-nuss
Listen in Context
She showed great toughness during the competition.
The toughness of this metal is impressive.
His toughness helped him recover quickly from illness.
Her emotional toughness is what got her through hard times.