How to pronounce ugliness
Say it like UHG-lee-nis. Ugliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG).
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- UHG
- lee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ugliness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ugliness
American and British speakers say ugliness in essentially the same way: /ˈʌɡlinɪs/ in the US and /ˈʌɡlinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHG-lee-nis.
What does ugliness mean?
- The condition of being ugly.
- An unsightly or frightful object.
- Unpleasant behavior.“There was some ugliness at the council meeting.”
Where does ugliness come from?
From ugly + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ugliness
How do you pronounce ugliness?
Say UHG-lee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌɡlinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʌɡlinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ugliness?
Ugliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHG). Broken into parts: UHG · lee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say ugliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌɡlinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈʌɡlinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.