How to pronounce silex
Say it like SIL-uks. Silex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silex 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.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silex
American and British speakers say silex in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪləks/ in the US and /ˈsɪləks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uks.
Other ways to say silex
Silex also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SY-leks /ˈsaɪlɛks/
What does silex mean?
- A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.
Where does silex come from?
Borrowed from Latin silex.
Questions about saying silex
How do you pronounce silex?
Say SIL-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləks/. In British English it is /ˈsɪləks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silex?
Silex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uks.
Do Americans and Brits say silex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪləks/ and the British form is /ˈsɪləks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.