How to pronounce implicit
Say it like im-PLIS-ut. Implicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
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- im
- PLIS
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implicit 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.
- PLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of implicit
American and British speakers say implicit in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/ in the US and /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PLIS-it.
What does implicit mean?
- Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed; Implied.“Poets often leave behind an implicit message within their words.”
- Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown.
- Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.
Where does implicit come from?
From Middle French implicite, from Latin implicitus, past participle of implico (“to infold, involve, entangle”); see implicate.
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Words that rhyme with implicit
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Questions about saying implicit
How do you pronounce implicit?
Say im-PLIS-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/. In British English it is /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implicit?
Implicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: im · PLIS · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say implicit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/ and the British form is /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.