idiom
ugly duckling
UG-lee DUK-ling
ˈʌɡli ˈdʌklɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
uglyduckling
Dictionary meaning
a person or thing that seems unattractive or unpromising at first but turns out to be beautiful or excellent
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