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How to pronounce implication

implication
/ɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Implication, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Her implication in the crime was obvious.

Words that rhyme with implication

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce implication?

Implication is pronounced /ɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in implication?

Implication has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in implication?

The third syllable: /ɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/.

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