How to pronounce ciliates
Say it like SIL-ee-uts. Ciliates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- ee
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciliates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ciliates
American and British speakers say ciliates in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪliəts/ in the US and /ˈsɪliəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ee-uts.
What does ciliates mean?
- plural of ciliate
Questions about saying ciliates
How do you pronounce ciliates?
Say SIL-ee-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪliəts/. In British English it is /ˈsɪliəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciliates?
Ciliates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · ee · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say ciliates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪliəts/ and the British form is /ˈsɪliəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.