To pronounce "apologized", say AP-ol-og-iz-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"apologized" has 5 syllables: ap-ol-og-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.
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“My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.”
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"Apologized" has 5 syllables: ap · ol · og · iz · ed.
Apologized: (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
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