roughcast

/ˈɹʌfkæst/

//ˈɹʌfkæst// noun

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"roughcast" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“roughcast” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A crude model.

Key facts for roughcast
PropertyValue
Headwordroughcast
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈɹʌfkæst/
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “roughcast” sits in English frequency

roughcast falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

roughcast is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈɹʌfkæst/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for roughcast in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From rough + cast. The correct English form is roughcast, spelled R-O-U-G-H-C-A-S-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A crude model.
  2. 2
    A rough surface finish, as of a plaster or stucco wall.
  3. 3
    A mixture of pebbles or similar material used to finish a plaster or concrete wall.

Etymology

From rough + cast.

Synonyms

pebbledash

This word in other languages

crépi(Français)Rauputz(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "roughcast"?
"roughcast" is spelled R-O-U-G-H-C-A-S-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɹʌfkæst/.
What does "roughcast" mean?
As a noun, "roughcast" means: A crude model.
How do you pronounce "roughcast"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "roughcast" is /ˈɹʌfkæst/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "roughcast"?
From rough + cast. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “roughcast”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-O-U-G-H-C-A-S-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈɹʌfkæst/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list