How to pronounce implicature
Say it like im-PLIK-uh-cher. Implicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK).
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- im
- PLIK
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implicature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of implicature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PLIK-uh-chuh.
What does implicature mean?
- An implied meaning that does not semantically entail.
Where does implicature come from?
Coined by British philosopher Paul Grice before or in 1967.
Questions about saying implicature
How do you pronounce implicature?
Say im-PLIK-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈplɪkətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈplɪkətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implicature?
Implicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIK). Broken into parts: im · PLIK · uh · cher.
Is implicature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈplɪkətʃə/ (im-PLIK-uh-chuh).