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application
Definition:
(nou) the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose (nou) a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school (nou) the work of applying something; (nou) a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task (nou) liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin (nou) a diligent effort (nou) the action of putting something into operation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
It is an application of the Mischief Rule.
The application of the theory to humans.
As a practical application the ordinance was ineffectual.
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Common mistakes of application pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ap-li-ˈca-tion" instead of "ˈap-li-kay-shən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce "application" correctly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may say "ap-pli-ˈka-tion" with a short "a" sound in the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈap" with a broad "a" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "apple" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "c" sound, leading to "ap-li-ˈkay-tion" instead of "ˈap-li-kay-shən". Tip: Keep the "c" soft and connected to the following "a" to maintain fluency.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the ending: Some speakers might say "application" ending with a hard "t" sound, like "ap-li-kay-tion". The correct ending is a soft "shən". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound followed by a quick "ən" to finish strong.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes omit the first syllable, saying "pli-kay-shən" instead of "ˈap-li-kay-shən". Tip: Make sure to pronounce each syllable clearly, especially the initial "ap" to avoid confusion.