How to pronounce "implement"

implement

Noun
American
/ˈɪmpləmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

im ple ment

How natives say implement

British
/ˈɪmplɪmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

im pli ment

How natives say implement

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the short vowel sound 'ih' as in 'sit'.

  • Follow with 'mpl' where 'm' and 'p' are blended together quickly.

  • End with 'ənt', pronounced like 'uhnt'.

Common Mistakes

  • im-pley-ment

  • im-pluh-ment

  • im-ple-mahnt

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the short vowel sound 'ih' as in 'sit'.

  • Continue with 'mpl' where 'm' and 'p' are blended together quickly.

  • Conclude with 'ɪmənt', make sure 'i' is pronounced short as in 'his'.

common mistakes

  • im-plee-ment

  • im-pluh-ment

  • im-ple-mahnt

FAQ

How is 'implement' stressed?

The stress is on the first syllable: IM-ple-ment.

Is the 't' in 'implement' silent?

No, the 't' is pronounced as 't'.

Why does the vowel sound in 'implement' change?

It changes depending on syllable stress.

Definition

implement

A tool or piece of equipment used for specific tasks.

Word Family

implement (verb)

/ˈɪmpləˌment/

verb

To put into effect or action.

Example: They will implement the new system soon.

implementation

/ˌɪmplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

The process of putting a decision into effect.

Example: The implementation of the plan was successful.

implementer

/ˈɪmpləˌmɛntər/

noun

A person who implements something.

Example: She is an experienced implementer of new strategies.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Noun uses a short 'ə' sound at the end, verb adds more emphasis on last syllable.

Implementation changes stress pattern and uses a longer 'eɪ' sound.

Implementer replaces final syllable with 'ər'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Syllable Stress

Ensure to stress the first syllable clearly for accurate pronunciation.

Blend Middle Sounds

Practice quickly blending 'mpl' to sound natural.

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/ˈɔl.soʊ/

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/ˈɔltər/

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