How to Pronounce Imply

To pronounce "imply", say IMPLY — one syllable, IPA /ɪmˈplaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪmˈplaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “imply”

"imply" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does imply 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 imply

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

entailmeanconnoteinvolveincriminateinculpatesuggestinfer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imply"?▾

"Imply" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "imply"?▾

The IPA transcription of "imply" is /ɪmˈplaɪ/.

What does "imply" mean?▾

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

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