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apology

How many syllables in apology?

  4 syllables

Divide apology into syllables:   a-pol-o-gy
Stressed syllable in apology:   a-pol-o-gy
How to pronounce apology:   uh-pol-uh-jee
How to say apology:

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Synonyms for apology


2 syllables
  • defense
  • penance
  • excuse
  • regret
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • expiation
  • poor example
  • pretense of a
  • explanation
  • poor substitute
5 syllables
  • act of contrition
  • pathetic excuse
  • admission of guilt
6 syllables
  • request for forgiveness
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    What rhymes with apology

    2 syllables
    • geom
      4 syllables
      5 syllables
      6 syllables
      7 syllables
      8 syllables
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