How to Pronounce Apologetically

To pronounce "apologetically", say AP-ol-og-et-ic-ally — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

AP-ol-og-et-ic-ally

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💡 Tip for remembering “apologetically”

"apologetically" has 6 syllables: ap-ol-og-et-ic-ally. It rhymes with pathetically and hermetically, if that helps it stick.

What does apologetically mean?

adverb

In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.

Synonyms

apologizingly

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Words that rhyme with apologetically

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pathetically hermetically sympathetically poetically aesthetically theoretically parenthetically genetically alphabetically magnetically synthetically phonetically

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How many syllables are in "apologetically"?▾

"Apologetically" has 6 syllables: ap · ol · og · et · ic · ally.

What does "apologetically" mean?▾

Apologetically: In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.

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