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How to pronounce application

application
/æpləˈkeɪʃən/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Application, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce application?

Application is pronounced /æpləˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in application?

Application has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in application?

The third syllable: /æpləˈkeɪʃən/.

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