How to Pronounce "apologize"
word
/əˈpɑɫəˌdʒaɪz/
uh-PAH-luh-jyz
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
uh-PO-luh-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
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAH-luh-jyz
UK
uh-PO-luh-jyz
Listen in Context
I need to apologize for being late.
She apologized to her teacher after class.
You should apologize to your brother.
He never apologized for what he said, and that still bothers me.