How to pronounce implicate
Say it like IM-plih-kayt. Implicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- plih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implicate 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.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of implicate
American and British speakers say implicate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-plih-kayt.
What does implicate mean?
- To show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.“The evidence implicates involvement of top management in the scheme.”
- To imply without entailing; to have as an implicature.
- The thing implied.
- Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
- used in implicate order
Where does implicate come from?
First attested in the 15th century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English implicaten (poorly attested), from implicat(e) (“wrapped, entwined; involved, connected (with)”, possibly also used as the past participle of implicaten) +
Questions about saying implicate
How do you pronounce implicate?
Say IM-plih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implicate?
Implicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · plih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say implicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.