How to Pronounce Hough

To pronounce "hough", say HOUGH — one syllable, IPA /hɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/hɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hough”

"hough" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with puff and chuff, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: huff — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hough mean?

noun

  1. The hollow behind the knee.

verb

  1. To hamstring.

Synonyms

hamstringhockhox

Words that rhyme with hough

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffchuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffrebuff

Related words

houghamhoadleyhoveyhoaghouckhowingtonhoughtalinghaugh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hough"?▾

"Hough" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hough" is /hɒk/.

What does "hough" mean?▾

Hough: The hollow behind the knee.

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