nominee
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: nom-i-nee (3)
English Definition
A person who is proposed or formally entered as a candidate for an office or award.
Example Sentence
He was a nominee for the best actor award.
US IPA
/ˌnɑːmɪˈniː/
UK IPA
/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/