American English

How to pronounce applicant

nounB1
AApluhknt

/ˈæ.plə.kn̩t̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a person who officially asks for a job, a place on a course, a visa, or something similar

What to listen for

Applicant is usually pronounced /ˈæp.lɪ.kn̩t̚/, with the first syllable strongest. The middle vowel is unstressed and may sound shorter or less clear in natural speech, like /ˈæ.plə.kn̩t̚/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person who officially asks for a job, a place on a course, a visa, or something similar

The company interviewed six applicants for the job.

Each visa applicant must complete this form.

Common phrases & grammar

job applicant · successful applicant · visa applicant · applicant pool

an applicant for + a job/course/visa

an applicant to + an organization

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