How to Pronounce "implants"

word

/ˈɪmˌpɫænts/, /ˌɪmˈpɫænts/

IM-plants (noun), im-PLANTS (verb)

/ˈɪmˌplænts/, /ˌɪmˈplænts/

IM-plants (noun), im-PLANTS (verb)

Definition

Objects placed inside the body, often by surgery, to replace or support a part of the body, such as teeth, breasts, or joints.

American English

/ˈɪmˌpɫænts/, /ˌɪmˈpɫænts/

British English

/ˈɪmˌplænts/, /ˌɪmˈplænts/

IM-plants (noun), im-PLANTS (verb)

She got dental implants to replace her missing teeth.

Breast implants are common after surgery for cancer.

Some people need cochlear implants to hear better.

After his accident, he decided to get knee implants so he could walk comfortably again.