How to Pronounce "apologetic"
word
əˌpɑɫəˈdʒɛtɪk
uh-pol-uh-JET-ik
ɐpˌɒlədʒˈɛtɪk
uh-pol-uh-JET-ik
Definition
Showing or feeling that you are sorry for something you did, often in how you behave or speak.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌpɑɫəˈdʒɛtɪk
British English
ɐpˌɒlədʒˈɛtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-pol-uh-JET-ik
UK
uh-pol-uh-JET-ik
Listen in Context
She gave me an apologetic smile after stepping on my foot.
His voice was apologetic when he explained what happened.
The boy had an apologetic look on his face.
He sounded apologetic when he called to cancel our plans at the last minute.