To pronounce "rough-hew", say ROUGHH-ew — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rough-hew
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ROUGHH-ew
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"rough-hew" has 2 syllables: roughh-ew. It rhymes with roughhew, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: roughhew — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
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"Rough-hew" has 2 syllables: roughh · ew.
Rough-hew: To cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface.
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