How to pronounce apologize
Say it like uh-PAH-luh-jyze. Apologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- luh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologize 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.
- jyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apologize
- 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 apologize mean?
- acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing“I apologized for being late”“He apologized for the many typoes”
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning“rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”“he rationalized his lack of success”
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Words that rhyme with apologize
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Words that sound like apologize
Questions about saying apologize
How do you pronounce apologize?
Say uh-PAH-luh-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 apologize?
Apologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · luh · jyze.
Is apologize 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 apologize?
Apologize sounds the same as apologise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.