How to pronounce implantation
Say it like im-plan-TAY-shun. Implantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- im
- plan
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implantation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- planKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of implantation
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: im-plahn-TAY-shun.
What does implantation mean?
- The way in which an organ, bone, muscle etc. becomes inserted into its set place.
- Planting; securing a plant etc. into the ground.
- The introduction of a notion, idea or thought into someone's mind.
Where does implantation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French implantation.
Words that rhyme with implantation
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Questions about saying implantation
How do you pronounce implantation?
Say im-plan-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmplænˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implantation?
Implantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: im · plan · TAY · shun.
Is implantation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃən/ (im-plahn-TAY-shun).