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apologize

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "apologize" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

apologize

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

apologize is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, apologize is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofapologize

1verb
  • (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

    Example: "My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

  • To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
  • To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
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