About "implicate"
How to Split "implicate" into Syllables
The word implicate is divided into 3 syllables: impli·ca·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- impli — 1st syllable
- ca — 2nd syllable
- te — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of implicate:
- IPA: /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- implicate (third-person singular simple present implicates, present participle implicating, simple past and past participle implicated)
- implicate (comparative more implicate, superlative most implicate)
📚 Word Origin & History
First attested in the 15th century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English implicaten (poorly attested), from implicat(e) (“wrapped, entwined; incolved, connected (with)”, possibly also used as the past participle of implicaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin implicātus, perfect passive participle of implicō (“entangle, involve”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from plicō (“fold”). Doublet of imply and employ. First attested in the first part of t...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare implicate with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| implicate | 3 | impli·ca·te |
| inflight | 1 | inflight |
| implicit | 2 | impli-cit |
| infelicity | 5 | in-fe-li-ci-ty |
| inflected | 2 | inflect-ed |
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