ugly

/ˈʌɡli/

Syllables ug·ly

Stress UG-ly

Phonics Breakdown

u

/ʌ/

short u

g

/ɡ/

hard g

ly

/li/

ly adverb

Meaning

unpleasant to look at

Sound Reference

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u=/ʌ/(up) + g=/ɡ/(go) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

The old house looks ugly.