Solicitants is not a commonly used word, but it is a valid word that means "applicants" or "petitioners". The spelling of this word can be explained by breaking it down phonetically using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols. The stress is on the second syllable - li: sɒ.lɪ.tænts. The first syllable is pronounced with an "s" sound followed by a short "o" sound. The second syllable has a long "i" sound and the third syllable has a short "a" sound followed by a "nts" sound at the end.