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How do you spell Apologise?

Correct spelling

apologise

US: apologize (Z). UK/AU/NZ: apologise (S).

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Why is apologise spelled this way?

Like realise and organise, apologise uses S where American English uses Z. The Greek root apologizesthai actually contains a Z-equivalent, so the American form is arguably more etymologically faithful.

Common misspellings of apologise

apoligiseappologiseapoligizeappologize

Example

I must apologise for the delay.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell apologise?+
The correct spelling is "apologise". US: apologize (Z). UK/AU/NZ: apologise (S).
Is it apoligise or apologise?+
The correct spelling is "apologise", not "apoligise". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "apologize", in UK English it's "apologise", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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