How to pronounce uglier
Say it like UHG-lee-er. Uglier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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US American/ˈʌɡliɚ/UHG-lee-er
UK British/ˈʌɡliə/UHG-lee-uh
- UHG
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uglier 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uglier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHG-lee-uh.
What does uglier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of ugly: more ugly How to pronounce ugly
Questions about saying uglier
How do you pronounce uglier?
Say UHG-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uglier?
Uglier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · lee · er.
Is uglier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌɡliə/ (UHG-lee-uh).