To pronounce "toughens", say TOUGH-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
toughens
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TOUGH-ens
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"toughens" has 2 syllables: tough-ens. It rhymes with griffins and muffins, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Toughens" has 2 syllables: tough · ens.
Toughens: To make tough.
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