How to pronounce rough in American English
“rough” pronunciation by American speakers
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“rough” in real sentences — American speakers
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William Kammer: And I can give you a rough rough estimate.
National Archives
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rough proxy for underemployment.
Census Bureau
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Is there a rough timetable?
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “rough”
Words one sound away from rough — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “rough”
Why real speech
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