How do you pronounce "tougher"?

In American English: /ˈtʌfɝ/ (TUHF-ur). In British English: /tˈʌfə/ (T-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌfɝ/ (TUHF-ur). In Australian English: /tˈʌfə/ (T-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌfɝ/ (TUHF-ur), while in British English it's /tˈʌfə/ (T-uhf).

How to Pronounce "tougher"

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tougher

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/ˈtʌfɝ/

TUHF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

tʌftou·ɝgher

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