applicant

/ˈæplɪkənt/

Syllables ap·pli·cant

Stress AP-pli-cant

Phonics Breakdown

ap

/æp/

short a

pli

/plɪ/

short i

cant

/kənt/

schwa

Meaning

a person who applies for a job, position, or opportunity

Sound Reference

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ap=/æp/(apple) + pli=/plɪ/(split) + cant=/kənt/(vacant)

Example

Each applicant must submit a resume.