How to pronounce implicitly
Say it like im-PLIS-ut-lee. Implicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
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- im
- PLIS
- ut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implicitly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of implicitly
American and British speakers say implicitly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PLIS-ut-lee.
What does implicitly mean?
- In an implicit or implied manner.“tell someone implicitly”
- Without doubting or questioning.
Where does implicitly come from?
From implicit + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with implicitly
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Questions about saying implicitly
How do you pronounce implicitly?
Say im-PLIS-ut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implicitly?
Implicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: im · PLIS · ut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say implicitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.