How to pronounce implies
Say it like im-PLYZE. Implies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE).
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- im
- PLYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implies 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.
- PLYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of implies
American and British speakers say implies in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/ in the US and /ɪmˈplaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PLYZE.
What does implies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of imply How to pronounce imply
Words that rhyme with implies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of implies.
Questions about saying implies
How do you pronounce implies?
Say im-PLYZE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪmˈplaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implies?
Implies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE). Broken into parts: im · PLYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say implies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/ and the British form is /ɪmˈplaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.