How to pronounce apologetic
Say it like uh-pah-luh-JET-ik. Apologetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET).
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- uh
- pah
- luh
- JET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apologetic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-pol-uh-JET-ik.
What does apologetic mean?
- Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.“His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened.”
- Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.
- A defensive method of argument.
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Words that rhyme with apologetic
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Questions about saying apologetic
How do you pronounce apologetic?
Say uh-pah-luh-JET-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/. In British English it is /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apologetic?
Apologetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET). Broken into parts: uh · pah · luh · JET · ik.
Is apologetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ (uh-pol-uh-JET-ik).