How to pronounce apology
Say it like uh-POL-uh-jee. Apology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POL).
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- uh
- POL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apology 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.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POL-uh-jee.
What does apology mean?
- an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone“he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess”
- a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
- a poor example“it was an apology for a meal”“a poor excuse for an automobile”
Words that rhyme with apology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apology.
Questions about saying apology
How do you pronounce apology?
Say uh-POL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑləˌdʒi/. In British English it is /əˈpɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apology?
Apology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POL). Broken into parts: uh · POL · uh · jee.
Is apology 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 /əˈpɒlədʒi/ (uh-POL-uh-jee).