How to pronounce "apologised" in English
əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd
ə·PO·lə·jyzd
Primary stress: PO
Hear native speakers say apologised in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “apologised”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PO
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
lə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
jyzd
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable.
How Native Speakers Say It: Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "apologised" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "apologised is" sounds like "apologised-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "apologised" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“She’s never apologised for that, and it still rings sort of in the back of my mind today.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Prime Minister apologised to the Queen for putting her in that tricky position which frankly kicked off four weeks ago tomorrow when those three Privy Council”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“the oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has apologised after he was accused of making a sexual advance towards a boy actor in the 1980s Anthony Rapp who”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“minister the leader of the Commons Jacob Riis MOG has apologised after suggesting that people living in Granville Tower might have used common sense on the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“passengers have been affected with many facing long delays flights have been diverted as far away as Paris and Amsterdam Gatwick has apologised for any”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“prime minister Scott Morrison has apologised after returning from vacation is there likely to be any political fallout for him in other words are”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “apologised”
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She’s never apologised for that, and it still rings sort of in the back of my mind today.
Hear it in context: “apologised”
12 clipsThe English word “apologised” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd (phonetic respelling: ə-PO-lə-jyzd). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ə · PO · lə · jyzd), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PO). Grammatically, “apologised” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 12 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “apologised” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:42
“and that she hoped that the police arriving was actually them finding a body. She’s never apologised for that, and it still rings sort of in the back of my mind today. and it still rings sort of in the back of my mind today.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @14:47
“contents of that condo as you said we don't know whether the Prime Minister apologised to the Queen for putting her in that tricky position which frankly kicked off four weeks ago tomorrow when those three Privy Council which frankly kicked off four weeks ago tomorrow when those three Privy Council”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:00
“the oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has apologised after he was accused of making a sexual advance towards a boy actor in the 1980s Anthony Rapp who making a sexual advance towards a boy actor in the 1980s Anthony Rapp who”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @5:13
“editor in Wales well in another development today involving a cabinet minister the leader of the Commons Jacob Riis MOG has apologised after suggesting that people living in Granville Tower might have used common sense on the that people living in Granville Tower might have used common sense on the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:09
“been suspended after two drones were seen flying near the runway 10,000 passengers have been affected with many facing long delays flights have been diverted as far away as Paris and Amsterdam Gatwick has apologised for any diverted as far away as Paris and Amsterdam Gatwick has apologised for any”
Definition & Meaning: “apologised”
- Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize.
- simple past and past participle of apologise
Example Sentences (3)
- “The Rector sconced him in the buttery-book, but Webberly “wiped it off, with irreverent and unbeseeming language.” For this, he had to apologise, and go without his commons for three months.”
- “She’s never apologised for that, and it still rings sort of in the back of my mind today.”
- “Prime Minister apologised to the Queen for putting her in that tricky position which frankly kicked off four weeks ago tomorrow when those three Privy Council”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “apologised”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-PO-lə-jyzd
- Syllables:
- ə · PO · lə · jyzd
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · po · lo · gised
- Primary stress:
- PO
- IPA:
- əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd
- Hear it in context
- apologised
Words that Rhyme with “apologised”
-ɒlədʒaɪzdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"apologised" (⁄əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "apologised" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about apologised
How do you pronounce “apologised”?
“apologised” is pronounced ⁄əˈpɒlədʒaɪzd⁄ (ə-PO-lə-jyzd). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “apologised”?
“apologised” has 4 syllables: ə · PO · lə · jyzd.
Where is the stress in “apologised”?
The primary stress in “apologised” is on “PO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “apologised” mean?
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize.
How can I hear “apologised” used in real sentences?
This page has 12 real-world video examples of “apologised” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “apologised”?
Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable. Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.