How to pronounce apologized
Say it like uh-PAH-luh-jyzd. Apologized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- luh
- jyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apologized 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.
- jyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apologized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POL-uh-jyzd.
What does apologized mean?
- simple past and past participle of apologize How to pronounce apologize
Questions about saying apologized
How do you pronounce apologized?
Say uh-PAH-luh-jyzd. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzd/. In British English it is /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apologized?
Apologized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · luh · jyzd.
Is apologized 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 /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzd/ (uh-POL-uh-jyzd).