How to Pronounce Implicit

To pronounce "implicit", say IMPL-ic-it — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “implicit”

"implicit" has 3 syllables: impl-ic-it. It rhymes with elicit and solicit, if that helps it stick.

What does implicit mean?

adjective

  1. Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed
  2. Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown

Synonyms

inherentintrinsicunconditionalunquestioningimpliedunspoken

Antonyms

explicit

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Words that rhyme with implicit

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elicitsolicitillicitexplicitcomplicitbissetbissettblissettexplicitegrissett

Related words

impliedunderstoodinherenttacitunquestioningsilentabsoluteunspoken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "implicit"?▾

"Implicit" has 3 syllables: impl · ic · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "implicit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "implicit" is /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/.

What does "implicit" mean?▾

Implicit: Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed

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