How to Pronounce "ugly"
word
/ˈəɡɫi/
UHG-lee
/ˈʌɡli/
UHG-lee
Definition
Not attractive to look at; unpleasant in appearance. It can also describe something unpleasant or morally bad, such as an ugly argument or an ugly side of someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəɡɫi/
British English
/ˈʌɡli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHG-lee
UK
UHG-lee
Listen in Context
This dog is not ugly. It is cute.
They painted the wall an ugly green color.
The fight turned ugly very fast.
That was an ugly thing to say.