How to Pronounce Implicate

To pronounce "implicate", say IMPL-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪmplɪkət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈɪmplɪkət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “implicate”

"implicate" has 4 syllables: impl-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does implicate mean?

noun

  1. The thing implied.

verb

  1. (with “in”) To show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.

    “The evidence implicates involvement of top management in the scheme.”

  2. To imply, to have as a necessary consequence or accompaniment.

    “What did Nixon's visit to China implicate for Russia?”

Words that rhyme with implicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

entailparticipationmeaninvolveimplyaccuseindicateengage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "implicate"?▾

"Implicate" has 4 syllables: impl · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "implicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "implicate" is /ˈɪmplɪkət/.

What does "implicate" mean?▾

Implicate: The thing implied.

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