How to pronounce application
Say it like ap-luh-KAY-shun. Application has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- ap
- luh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Application pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of application
American and British speakers say application in essentially the same way: /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-lih-KAY-shun.
What does application mean?
- The act of physically applying or laying on.“The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.”
- The substance applied.
- The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.
Where does application come from?
From Late Middle English applicacioun, borrowed from Old French aplicacion (French application), from Latin applicātiōnem, accusative singular of applicātiō (“attachment; application, inclination”), from applicō (“join to, attach; apply”).
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Words that rhyme with application
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Questions about saying application
How do you pronounce application?
Say ap-luh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in application?
Application has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ap · luh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say application the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.