How to Pronounce "ugliness"

word

/ˈəɡɫinəs/

UG-lee-nuss

/ˈʌɡlinəs/

UG-lee-nuss

Definition

Ugliness is the quality of being unattractive or unpleasant to look at. It can also refer to something being morally bad or unpleasant in character or actions.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈəɡɫinəs/

British English

/ˈʌɡlinəs/

Simplified Pronunciation

UG-lee-nuss

Listen in Context

The ugliness of the old building made people avoid it.

Some stories show the ugliness inside people's hearts.

They tried to hide the ugliness of the wall with paint.

It's not just the ugliness on the outside that matters, but what's inside, too.