How do you pronounce "toughness"?

In American English: /ˈtʌfnəs/ (TUHFN-uhs). In British English: /tˈʌfnəs/ (T-uhfn). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌfnəs/ (TUHFN-uhs). In Australian English: /tˈʌfnəs/ (T-uhfn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌfnəs/ (TUHFN-uhs), while in British English it's /tˈʌfnəs/ (T-uhfn).

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toughness

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/ˈtʌfnəs/

TUHFN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

tʌfntough·əsness

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