How to Pronounce "supplicant"
word
ˈsəpɫəkənt
SUH-pli-knt
sˈʌplɪkənt
SUP-li-knt
Definition
A supplicant is a person who humbly asks or begs for something, especially help or forgiveness, usually from a person in a position of power or a deity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəpɫəkənt
British English
sˈʌplɪkənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-pli-knt
UK
SUP-li-knt
Listen in Context
The supplicant knelt in front of the altar.
A supplicant asked for mercy from the king.
The temple was full of supplicants hoping for answers.
As a supplicant, he poured out his heart in prayer every night.