To pronounce "tough-guy", say TOUGHG-uy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TOUGHG-uy
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"tough-guy" has 2 syllables: toughg-uy.
"Tough-guy" has 2 syllables: toughg · uy.
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