How do you pronounce "ugly"?

In American English: /ˈʌgli/ (UHGL-ee). In British English: /ˈɐgli/ (ⱯGL). In Canadian English: /ˈʌgli/ (UHGL-ee). In Australian English: /ˈʌɡli/ (UHGL-ee).

Is "ugly" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌgli/ (UHGL-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɐgli/ (ⱯGL).

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ugly

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/ˈʌgli/

UHGL-ee

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ʌglug·ily

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