To pronounce "roughhewn", say ROUGHH-ewn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
roughhewn
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ROUGHH-ewn
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"roughhewn" has 2 syllables: roughh-ewn. It rhymes with rough-hewn, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: rough-hewn — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Roughhewn" has 2 syllables: roughh · ewn.
Roughhewn: Hewn roughly without a neat finish
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