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How to pronounce “gruff”
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Pronunciation guide for gruff
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of gruff with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The mood-boosting power of crying
But instead, in a really gruff, commanding way, he says,
- Definition summary
- having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce gruff
The mood-boosting power of crying
But instead, in a really gruff, commanding way, he says,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “gruff”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
- hoarse-voiced.
- hoarse.
- [Verb]
- To speak gruffly.
- [Noun]
- Alternative spelling of grough (“gully in a moor”).
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