How to pronounce polysilicon
Say it like pol-ee-SIL-ih-kon. Polysilicon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- pol
- ee
- SIL
- ih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysilicon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polysilicon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-SIL-ih-kon.
What does polysilicon mean?
- Containing many silicon atoms, especially when linked into chains or networks.
- Polycrystalline silicon: A polycrystalline form of silicon used in some solid-state devices, especially solar cells.
Where does polysilicon come from?
From poly- + silicon.
Questions about saying polysilicon
How do you pronounce polysilicon?
Say pol-ee-SIL-ih-kon. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈsɪlɪˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈsɪlɪˌkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysilicon?
Polysilicon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: pol · ee · SIL · ih · kon.
Is polysilicon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒliˈsɪlɪˌkɒn/ (pol-ee-SIL-ih-kon).