How to pronounce apologise
Say it like uh-POL-uh-jyze. Apologise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POL).
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- uh
- POL
- uh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologise 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.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apologise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POL-uh-jyze.
What does apologise mean?
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning“rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”“he rationalized his lack of success”
- acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing“I apologized for being late”“He apologized for the many typoes”
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Questions about saying apologise
How do you pronounce apologise?
Say uh-POL-uh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apologise?
Apologise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POL). Broken into parts: uh · POL · uh · jyze.
Is apologise 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 /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/ (uh-POL-uh-jyze).
What words sound the same as apologise?
Apologise sounds the same as apologize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.