word
Gruff
Gruhf
/ˈɡrʌf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gruff
Dictionary meaning
Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion.
Examples
- Gruff voices.
Synonyms: husky
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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