Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toughened

/tˈʌfənd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.43 in modern English

Syllables: tough-ened
IPA: /tˈʌfənd/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of toughen

Example Sentences

"Two large windows are provided in the front of the cab with a roller type of route indicator between them; both windows and indicator are fitted with ¼-in.-thick toughened plate glass."

Synonyms

tempered treated hardened tough

Questions

How do you pronounce toughened?: The recorded pronunciation is /tˈʌfənd/.
What does toughened mean?: simple past and past participle of toughen

How to pronounce toughened

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