Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

applicator

/ˈæpləkˌeɪtɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.59 in modern English

Syllables: ap-pli-ca-tor
IPA: /ˈæpləkˌeɪtɚ/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.

noun

A tubular device to insert a tampon into the vagina.

Etymology

From application + -or.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: or

Inflected Forms

applicators (plural)

Derived Forms

applicatorful microapplicator

Frequently Paired Words

application apply

Synonyms

applier

Questions

How do you pronounce applicator?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæpləkˌeɪtɚ/.
What does applicator mean?: A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.
Where does applicator come from?: From application + -or.

How to pronounce applicator

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