How to pronounce applicant
Say it like AP-lih-kunt. Applicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- lih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applicant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of applicant
American and British speakers say applicant in essentially the same way: /ˈæplɪkənt/ in the US and /ˈæplɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-lih-kunt.
What does applicant mean?
- a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
Where does applicant come from?
From Latin applicans, present participle of applicare.
Questions about saying applicant
How do you pronounce applicant?
Say AP-lih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæplɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈæplɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applicant?
Applicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · lih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say applicant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæplɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˈæplɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.