How to pronounce ugliest
Say it like UHG-lee-ust. Ugliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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- UHG
- lee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ugliest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ugliest
American and British speakers say ugliest in essentially the same way: /ˈʌɡliəst/ in the US and /ˈʌɡliəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHG-lee-ust.
What does ugliest mean?
- superlative form of ugly: most ugly How to pronounce ugly“She is the ugliest thing I've ever seen.”
Questions about saying ugliest
How do you pronounce ugliest?
Say UHG-lee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡliəst/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡliəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ugliest?
Ugliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · lee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say ugliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌɡliəst/ and the British form is /ˈʌɡliəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.