Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does toughen up mean?
To make or become mentally tougher.

How to pronounce toughen up

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “toughen up”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “toughen up”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “toughen up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.