How do you pronounce "roughshod"?

In American English: /ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/ (RUHF-SHAHD). In British English: /ɹˈʌfʃɒd/ (R-uhfsh). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/ (RUHF-SHAHD). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌfʃɒd/ (R-uhfsh).

Is "roughshod" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/ (RUHF-SHAHD), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌfʃɒd/ (R-uhfsh).

How to Pronounce "roughshod"

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roughshod

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/ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/

RUHF-SHAHD

Syllable Breakdown

rʌfroug·ʃɑːdhshod

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