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roughest

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "roughest" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

roughest

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

roughest is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, roughest is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofroughest

1adjective
  • Not smooth; uneven.
  • Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.

    Example: "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan"

  • Turbulent.

    Example: "rough sea"

  • Difficult; trying.

    Example: "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough."

  • Crude; unrefined

    Example: "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well."

  • Violent; not careful or subtle

    Example: "This box has been through some rough handling."

  • Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.

    Example: "a rough tone; a rough voice"

  • Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.

    Example: "a rough diamond"

  • Harsh-tasting.

    Example: "rough wine"

  • Somewhat ill; sick
  • Unwell due to alcohol; hungover

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