How to pronounce ugli
Say it like UHG-lee. Ugli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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- UHG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ugli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ugli
American and British speakers say ugli in essentially the same way: /ˈʌɡli/ in the US and /ˈʌɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHG-lee.
What does ugli mean?
- Citrus × paradisi, a cross between a tangerine, Citrus reticulata, and a grapefruit Citrus paradisi, grown in the West Indies.
Where does ugli come from?
A proprietary name, as an alteration of ugly, from the fruit's often lumpy and discolored appearance.
Words that rhyme with ugli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ugli.
Words that sound like ugli
Questions about saying ugli
How do you pronounce ugli?
Say UHG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡli/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ugli?
Ugli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ugli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌɡli/ and the British form is /ˈʌɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ugli?
Ugli sounds the same as ugly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.