How to Pronounce Application

To pronounce "application", say APPL-ic-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “application”

"application" has 4 syllables: appl-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does application mean?

noun

  1. The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

    “The application of this cream should reduce the swelling.”

  2. The substance applied.

Synonyms

appprogramsoftware

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Words that rhyme with application

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

diligencecoveringcoatinglotionapplyapplyingutilisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "application"?▾

"Application" has 4 syllables: appl · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "application"?▾

The IPA transcription of "application" is /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "application" mean?▾

Application: The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

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