How to pronounce aspirant
Say it like AS-puh-runt. Aspirant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæspərənt/AS-puh-runt
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- AS
- puh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspirant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say aspirant
Aspirant also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-SPY-runt /əˈspaɪrənt/
What does aspirant mean?
noun
- Someone who aspires (for high office, etc.)“The company received dozens of applications from job aspirants.”
- Seeking advancement.
- Striving for recognition.
Where does aspirant come from?
Borrowed from French aspirant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying aspirant
How do you pronounce aspirant?
Say AS-puh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæspərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspirant?
Aspirant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · puh · runt.