How to pronounce uglify
Say it like UHG-lih-fy. Uglify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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- UHG
- lih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uglify 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of uglify
American and British speakers say uglify in essentially the same way: /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHG-lih-fy.
What does uglify mean?
- To make ugly; to destroy or worsen the appearance or attractiveness of.
- To become ugly.
- Synonym of minify.
Where does uglify come from?
From ugly + -fy. Sense 3 by analogy with prettify.
Questions about saying uglify
How do you pronounce uglify?
Say UHG-lih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uglify?
Uglify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · lih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say uglify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.