How to Pronounce Roughhouse

To pronounce "roughhouse", say ROUGHH-ous-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹʌf.haʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹʌf.haʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roughhouse”

"roughhouse" has 3 syllables: roughh-ous-e. It rhymes with rough-house, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rough-house — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roughhouse mean?

noun

  1. Rowdy behaviour

verb

  1. To behave rowdily or violently.
  2. To treat roughly or violently.

Synonyms

horseplay

Words that rhyme with roughhouse

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roughhouse"?▾

"Roughhouse" has 3 syllables: roughh · ous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "roughhouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roughhouse" is /ˈɹʌf.haʊs/.

What does "roughhouse" mean?▾

Roughhouse: Rowdy behaviour

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