How to pronounce uglily
Say it like UHG-luh-lee. Uglily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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- UHG
- luh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uglily 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uglily
American and British speakers say uglily in essentially the same way: /ˈʌɡləli/ in the US and /ˈʌɡləli/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHG-luh-lee.
What does uglily mean?
- In an ugly manner.
Where does uglily come from?
From Middle English ugglili, equivalent to ugly + -ly.
Questions about saying uglily
How do you pronounce uglily?
Say UHG-luh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡləli/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uglily?
Uglily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · luh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say uglily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌɡləli/ and the British form is /ˈʌɡləli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.