How to Pronounce "apologise"
word
/əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪz/
uh-PAHL-uh-jyz
/ɐpˈɒlədʒˌaɪz/
uh-POL-uh-jyz
Definition
To say that you are sorry for something you did, said, or caused. It is used when you want to show regret and ask someone to forgive you.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪz/
British English
/ɐpˈɒlədʒˌaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAHL-uh-jyz
UK
uh-POL-uh-jyz
Listen in Context
I need to apologise to my teacher for being late.
She apologised for breaking the cup.
Please apologise to your sister.
You don’t need to apologise—it was an honest mistake.