How to Pronounce Apologizes

To pronounce "apologizes", say AP-ol-og-iz-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AP-ol-og-iz-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “apologizes”

"apologizes" has 5 syllables: ap-ol-og-iz-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.

What does apologizes mean?

verb

  1. (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

    “My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.”

  2. To express regret that a certain event has occurred.

Words that rhyme with apologizes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comprisescriticizesepitomizesemphasizesenterprisesprizessurprisesrealizestheorizescharacterizesdespisessurmises

Related words

excusejustifyrationalizeapologiseapologisesapologydeploresregrets

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How many syllables are in "apologizes"?▾

"Apologizes" has 5 syllables: ap · ol · og · iz · es.

What does "apologizes" mean?▾

Apologizes: (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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