How to Pronounce Roughened

To pronounce "roughened", say ROUGH-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ROUGH-en-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “roughened”

"roughened" has 3 syllables: rough-en-ed. It rhymes with toughened, if that helps it stick.

What does roughened mean?

verb

  1. To make rough.
  2. To become rough.

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Words that rhyme with roughened

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toughened

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roughened"?▾

"Roughened" has 3 syllables: rough · en · ed.

What does "roughened" mean?▾

Roughened: To make rough.

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