How to Pronounce "rough it"
expression
ˈɹəf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
RUHF it
ɹˈʌf/ /ˈɪt
RUHF it
Definition
To live without the usual comforts, often in basic or difficult conditions, for a short period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ɹˈʌf/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF it
UK
RUHF it
Listen in Context
We had to rough it without electricity for a week.
If you go camping, you have to rough it.
They didn’t mind roughing it for a few days in the mountains.
I can't believe we had to rough it—no hot water, no Wi-Fi, nothing!