How to pronounce scilicet
Say it like SIL-ih-set. Scilicet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- ih
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scilicet 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of scilicet
American and British speakers say scilicet in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ih-set.
What does scilicet mean?
- Namely, to wit, as follows.
- Done in the appropriate place within a jurisdiction for the documented act.
- Used parenthetically to supply information which is not given in the portion of text being quoted, but is clearly given by its context, such as for quoted pronouns with unquoted antecedents.
Where does scilicet come from?
Borrowed from Latin scīlicet.
Questions about saying scilicet
How do you pronounce scilicet?
Say SIL-ih-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scilicet?
Scilicet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · ih · set.
Do Americans and Brits say scilicet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.