How to Pronounce Rough-and-ready

To pronounce "rough-and-ready", say ROUGH-andr-eady — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ROUGH-andr-eady

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💡 Tip for remembering “rough-and-ready”

"rough-and-ready" has 3 syllables: rough-andr-eady.

What does rough-and-ready mean?

adjective

  1. (often hyphenated when placed immediately before the modified noun) Crude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rough-and-ready"?▾

"Rough-and-ready" has 3 syllables: rough · andr · eady.

What does "rough-and-ready" mean?▾

Rough-and-ready: (often hyphenated when placed immediately before the modified noun) Crude or unpolished, but still fit for use; good enough.

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