How to Pronounce Implies

To pronounce "implies", say IMPL-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈplaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪmˈplaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “implies”

"implies" has 2 syllables: impl-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does implies mean?

verb

  1. (of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence

    “The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal”

  2. (of a person) to suggest by logical inference

    “When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown”

Synonyms

entailalludehintinsinuatesuggest

Words that rhyme with implies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "implies"?▾

"Implies" has 2 syllables: impl · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "implies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "implies" is /ɪmˈplaɪz/.

What does "implies" mean?▾

Implies: (of a proposition) to have as a necessary consequence

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