To pronounce "roughly", say ROUGHLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹʌf.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹʌf.li/
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"roughly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gruffly and snuffly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Roughly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "roughly" is /ˈɹʌf.li/.
Roughly: In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.
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