To pronounce "roughnecks", say ROUGHN-ecks — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
roughnecks
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ROUGHN-ecks
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"roughnecks" has 2 syllables: roughn-ecks. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Roughnecks" has 2 syllables: roughn · ecks.
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