How to pronounce apologetically
Say it like uh-pah-luh-JET-ih-klee. Apologetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET).
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US American/əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪˌkli/uh-pah-luh-JET-ih-klee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uh
- pah
- luh
- JET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologetically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does apologetically mean?
adverb
- In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.
Where does apologetically come from?
From apologetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with apologetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apologetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying apologetically
How do you pronounce apologetically?
Say uh-pah-luh-JET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪˌkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apologetically?
Apologetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JET). Broken into parts: uh · pah · luh · JET · ih · klee.