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How to pronounce “tough

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Pronunciation guide for tough

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tough with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Representative Zoe Lofgrentough but then one argument one argument
Definition summary
(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.

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How to pronounce tough

Representative Zoe Lofgren

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Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tough

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
  • (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
  • (of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
  • (of a person) Stubborn or persistent; capable of stubbornness or persistence.
  • (of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
  • Rowdy or rough.
  • (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
  • (material science) Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
  • Strict, not lenient.
  • [Interjection]
  • (slang) Used to indicate lack of sympathy
  • [Noun]
  • A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
  • [Verb]
  • To endure.
  • To toughen.

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