How do you pronounce "toughest"?

In American English: /ˈtʌfəst/ (TUHF-uhst). In British English: /tˈʌfɪst/ (T-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌfəst/ (TUHF-uhst). In Australian English: /tˈʌfɪst/ (T-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌfəst/ (TUHF-uhst), while in British English it's /tˈʌfɪst/ (T-uhf).

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toughest

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/ˈtʌfəst/

TUHF-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

tʌftough·əstest

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