How to pronounce gruff in English

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Pronounce Gruff as G R UW F F.

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    Gruff phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'gruff'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of gruff: /ɡruff/
    • Modern IPA representation of gruff: /ɡrʊff/

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    List of meaning for gruff

    severe in tone or manner

    crusty, curmudgeonly, gruff, ill-humored, ill-humoured(adj)

    brusque and surly and forbidding

    "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply"

    gruff, hoarse, husky(adj)

    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

    "gruff voices"; "the dog's gruff barking"; "hoarse cries"; "makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"- Virgil Thomson

    harsh and dry in sound

    she had a gruff speaking voice, but a surprisingly sweet singing voice

    harsh and threatening in manner or appearance

    I didn't exchange one word with the gruff mountaineer who sat next to me in the diner

    gruff in sentence

    1. When the huge football player with the gruff voice introduced himself to me, he totally destroyed my stereotype of a wimpy homosexual.

    2. Hank’s gruff manner doesn’t fool anyone who knows his friendly nature.

    3. The woman’s gruff response told me she wasn’t interested in purchasing a magazine subscription.

    4. In a gruff voice, the police officer ordered the suspect out of his vehicle.

    5. Even though Charles is a gifted speaker, his sententious use of language often makes him appear gruff and unwelcoming.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term gruff

    She grew up pretty doggone tough. She had to, as a matter of survival, she’s got a very sweet heart, but she’s tough, and she can handle herself. She’s had to take all kinds of gruff from her brothers, so she’s pretty fearless.

    Mike Huckabee

    I carried on, and said, ‘I’m OK, and now I’ve got this excuse to be a mean, gruff sergeant.

    Mike King

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