How to pronounce implication
Say it like im-pluh-KAY-shun. Implication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- im
- pluh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implication 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.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 implication
American and British speakers say implication in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-plih-KAY-shun.
What does implication mean?
- The act of implicating.
- The state of being implicated.
- A possible, or indirect, effect or result of a decision or action.“Dumping waste in the river will have serious implications for the environment.”
Where does implication come from?
From Middle French implication, from Latin implicationem (accusative of implicatio).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- deduction
- entailment
- significance
- import
- logical implication
- conditional relation
Words that rhyme with implication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of implication.
Questions about saying implication
How do you pronounce implication?
Say im-pluh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implication?
Implication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: im · pluh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say implication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.