How to Pronounce Roughness

To pronounce "roughness", say ROUGHN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ROUGHN-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “roughness”

"roughness" has 2 syllables: roughn-ess. It rhymes with toughness and gruffness, if that helps it stick.

What does roughness mean?

noun

  1. The property of being rough, coarseness.

    “The roughness of the road made me wonder if my car would fall apart.”

  2. Roughage; coarse fodder.

Words that rhyme with roughness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toughnessgruffnessbluffness

Related words

harshnesscrudenessdisorderlinesschoppinessrowdinessrowdyismindentationpitting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roughness"?▾

"Roughness" has 2 syllables: roughn · ess.

What does "roughness" mean?▾

Roughness: The property of being rough, coarseness.

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