How to pronounce implicates
Say it like IM-plih-kayts. Implicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- plih
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implicates 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.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of implicates
American and British speakers say implicates in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/ in the US and /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-plih-kayts.
What does implicates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of implicate How to pronounce implicate
Questions about saying implicates
How do you pronounce implicates?
Say IM-plih-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implicates?
Implicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · plih · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say implicates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.