How to Pronounce Roughs

To pronounce "roughs", say ROUGHS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ROUGHS

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💡 Tip for remembering “roughs”

"roughs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with foodstuffs and fisticuffs, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ruffs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roughs mean?

noun

  1. The unmowed part of a golf course.
  2. A rude fellow; a coarse bully; a rowdy.

verb

  1. To create in an approximate form.

    “Rough in the shape first, then polish the details.”

  2. To commit the offense of roughing, i.e. to punch another player.

Words that rhyme with roughs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foodstuffsfisticuffscuffsstuffsglyphsearmuffsbuffsbluffsscuffshandcuffspuffshuffs

Related words

crudeunrefinedunsmoothharshroughlyfierceruggedcacophonous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roughs"?▾

"Roughs" has one syllable.

What does "roughs" mean?▾

Roughs: The unmowed part of a golf course.

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