How to pronounce applications
Say it like ap-luh-KAY-shunz. Applications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ap
- luh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of applications
American and British speakers say applications in essentially the same way: /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-lih-KAY-shunz.
What does applications mean?
- plural of application How to pronounce application
Words that rhyme with applications
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of applications.
Questions about saying applications
How do you pronounce applications?
Say ap-luh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applications?
Applications has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ap · luh · KAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say applications the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.