How to pronounce implement
Say it like IM-pluh-munt. Implement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pluh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of implement
American and British speakers say implement in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmpləmənt/ in the US and /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-plih-ment.
What does implement mean?
- apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design“implement a procedure”
- ensure observance of laws and rules“Apply the rules to everyone”
- pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue“Did he go through with the treatment?”“He implemented a new economic plan”
- instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Where does implement come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin implēmentum (“a filling up”), from Latin impleō (“to fill up”).
Questions about saying implement
How do you pronounce implement?
Say IM-pluh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpləmənt/. In British English it is /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implement?
Implement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pluh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say implement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmpləmənt/ and the British form is /ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.