How to pronounce apologies
Say it like uh-PAH-luh-jeez. Apologies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- luh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologies 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apologies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POL-uh-jeez.
What does apologies mean?
- plural of apology How to pronounce apology
- plural of apologie
- A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda.
Questions about saying apologies
How do you pronounce apologies?
Say uh-PAH-luh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑləˌdʒiz/. In British English it is /əˈpɒlədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apologies?
Apologies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · luh · jeez.
Is apologies 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 /əˈpɒlədʒiz/ (uh-POL-uh-jeez).