application

/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Syllables ap·pli·ca·tion

Stress ap-pli-CA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ap

/æp/

short a

pli

/plɪ/

short i

ca

/keɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion

Meaning

the act of applying or a formal request, especially for a job or course

Sound Reference

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ap=/æp/(apple) + pli=/plɪ/(split) + ca=/keɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She submitted her job application online.